Pakistani leaders are extremely successful in baragin, by faking action against terror on the Afgahn border and minting billions to stay on papaer, on the side of right minded countries. Enough money for pakistan to spare its own income to promote terrorism so that it can bargain many more billions in the name of fighting against terrorism, in the times to come.

All aid to Puke-istan ultimately gets convereted to military aid. Everyone knows this fact, so why is the US trying to sell this fairy tale ? I guess the US has openly shown its dependency on Pakistan - yet again chosing a third rate dicataorshop over a democratic state. In international politics, such an act is a "slap" to India and India now has no option but to ignore the US and hit back at the pest to its west a.k.a napak-istan

The aid will be 100% spent against India....and thats want US wants!

I, for the whole of India, second Modi as our Prime Minister. I firmly believe that Modi will lead Bharat to the right path, just like Sardar Patel, and not give it bad name like Nehrus. Who cares if he is still denied a visa to USA. The rest of the world is still there to explore. And, then that breakaway part of ours is still there to be annexed back. At least, we will be free from the clutches of the toothless and shameless leadership of Congress which is doing nothing but barking after Mumbai episode.

Ohhhh, we have lost a good friend of India in Clintons now!

It seems the Americans love to be swindled by the Pakis. Can't the Americans give the money wasted on the Pakis to their own people who are suffering because of the economic downturn? They don't seem to know that charity begins at home.

I believe it is India's diplomatic failure; they could not convey the message right to US and others. It's obvious that US has to keep relation with Pak for Afgan war. Secondly, India could have taken the responsiblity to eradicate terrorism from that region, but they do not have that guts even though they have that strength. For 50 days they are singing the same song like beggers on the street. So, international community give them few pennies. Indian public should wake up and pressure to the govt to take action, i.e. stop bilateral relationship, give them ultimatum. If they do so, the international community will come forward for sure.

Again another foolish game to create shinning example of democracy. Pakistan is not the US ally in the "war on terror". It is the ally in terror.

Bharat as a nation should not have begged Western Democracies. Asa Tiger she should show the strength. But it looks like the tiger is toothless

USA and the western world feels because of extreme poverty in Pakistan people are resorting to terrorism. They feel if more aid is given the money can be used for counter terrorism purpose within Pakistan. But the money Pakistan receives as aid to combat terrorism is instead used by the army to buy weapons to fight India. Some of it is used by ISI to reinforce the terrorists. The west never seem to get the point. USA amd UK are the main culprits in encouraging terrorism in the world. As long as it does not hurt USA and Western Europe they don't give a damn what happpens to India.

thats very good decision i appreciate the clinton decison she has proved that the new regime will triple dumber than bush

Gradually Soviet Union and Mrs. Indira Gandhi era might flare up, if USA just keep on providing money and weapon to Pak as they are font of getting aids from all over the world. Also, it is to be noted tha tthe Pak tribals and their activities with Afgan counterparts. People democratically elected a govt, but, who possess anti-india attitude from bottom to top, stil years to come.

Pakistan is the only country in the world which creates and supports terrorist organizations,is a headache for the whole world and gets paid for doing that ! Unbelievable !!!

Pakistan is not sincere in its commitment to fight terror therefore any form of aid by any county to Pakistan will be fruitless. Pakistan's main objective is to enhance its military

Diplomats come to India and say, yes pakistan did it. Then they go to Pakistan and say, yes pakistan is doing a good job in fighting terror. Now that the mumbai attackes were so succcessfull, USA has given cash reward to Pakistan to fund the next terror attack on India. I think USA is right. You cannot keep these jihadi's idle. In order to keep them busy, they have to be shown some targets. USA will be happy, as long as these jihadi's are engaged to fight against somebody, their focus will not be on USA. So they are now rewarded the Pakistan to encourage jihadi's to get busy fighting against India than focusing on USA. Fantastic strategy by USA.

US Foreign policy is aimed to protect only its own and allies interest and domination.Britian used Colonialism, US renamed it Imperialism. Its policies are cntrolled by so-called lobbyists which control almost all policies, and burocracts tune up with it inthe name of patriotism in fact it is nationalism. So India has to closely watch andconduct its own policies.

One the one hand we dislike being hyphenated with Pakistan - on the other we get anxious when something like this (non military aid) happens. Lets not bother about it - $1.5bn is peanuts. We are a strong and vibrant country and can create our own wealth when the whole world is in doldrums. It is a victory for our diplomacy that US is caveating the aid as "non military". I don't think this aid necessarily translates into cash - but could be in kind like duty reductions for exports, raw materials etc. And I think the US will put checks and balances to extract their pound of flesh in return for the aid. They would not want to repeat the Bush story who was clearly taken for a ride by Pakistan.

After acknowledgement by US that terrorists attack were orchastrated from Pakistan , this aid appears to be an award for the good job done. This is an utter failure of Indian diplomacy. currently Indian authorities seem to be just waiting for some non state actors from heaven to come an act on India's behalf.

Aid in any form, whether military or non-military, finally translates into money. Pakistan will have any spare cash made so available to buy military goods from ...say... China. So even non-military aid becomes military aid and should be looked at as such by India. India's lobbying in the US administration is very poor.

India as a country since ages never attacked any country , but when the call came leadership / King of province laid down their lives for the cause. Today Crux of the issue is we as a country do we need to go to US / Western country for taking decisions for our own security ? Did US asked us during 9/11 .I think we need to look at situation more pragmatically , and take decisions that are in our interest . Last not least Talk less DO more is what our politicians need to understand and work towards it

Why should we go with a begging bowl all over the world. If we have the courage to act, then act rather than keep on talking and talking. Are we waiting for the next terror attack. If we as a nation cannot act now, then when are we going to act. Like Israel, action speaks rather than words. Enough is enough for being on the defensive side, let's gather courage and go on the offensive, go for the terrorists who harm us whichever part of the world they come from. Show the world that we Indians are cowards no more and we act rather than talk. Dear Mr. Prime Minister have the courage for this and let us move foward for a strong India.

We must realise one thing the US priority need not be same as ours. For them Pakistan is strategically important due to geographic location and being a Muslim country . Apart from KSA Pakistan is the only county where Americans are welcomed and given space.They are not fools to leave Pakistan for India . Pakistan is a mistress ot the US .So US will groom her. Lets not look at this . Lets stregthen our nation and leadership to protect our county

In the name of terror, on a case to case basis US has spread more terror and is one of source to rise in terror.This aid is self explanatory.Day is not far when they will be a victim of their own act.its not terrot that is threat, but the present policies

While one cannot doubt the intensions of US, it also needs to ensure that non militry aid is used for constructive purposes. What has happened to the aid in the past. Let this be reviewed first.

Military aid is now not requried; it is already set up. No they need to feed them and grow them and increase the population! to be used in future activities; so go on! Moreover, Military equipement will come come others like Germany and Ukrain, paid for by Middle Eastern Countries, as Pakistan's bombs is perceived as Islamic! Rember! If you grow a moster, it will eat you!