This is not your fight alone: Hillary

Lahore, Pakistan: Security tightened and traffic was halted as the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived at a town hall meeting on Thursday. The purpose of this diplomatic tenure was to ensure political unity and support between USA and Pakistan.

On the second day of her arrival, the top US Diplomat paid a visit to a mosque in Lahore. Special attention was given to strengthening moves towards a prosperous democracy in Pakistan. Lahore, being the second largest city in Pakistan, has been a victim of suicide, guns and grenade attacks recently. “Pakistan is in the midst of a battle against extremists”, said Clinton.

Assuring Pakistani political leaders and officials, Clinton vowed, “This is not your fight alone… You’re standing on the frontlines of this battle but we are standing with you.” However this claim of staunch support did not convince those who lead protest rallies against the US diplomat’s arrival. “How do we believe a blood-sucking monster like America?” Kamil Khan, a young student, exclaimed.

Clinton announced monetary assistance for universities, poverty-stricken families, military and energy development. The Secretary of State pledged a 45 million dollar investment for the higher education of Pakistan. “Had there been peace between India and Pakistan, the latter would have hit the sky with economic development”, affirmed Clinton.

Commending the efforts of the Pakistani army operating within Swat, Clinton applauded Pakistan’s effort in fighting against terrorism. Political analysts continue to doubt the sincerity behind the intent of this political visit. However it would be accurate to state that Clinton is devoting significant time and energy to cause of regional and international peace.

The Obama administration has keen interest in maintaining diplomatic ties with Pakistan for the purpose of cornering Taliban and other religious fundamentalists present within the country. Clinton condemned the suicide attack in Peshawar and expressed sympathy for those who lost their families.

Until now, Hillary Clinton has invested 85 million dollars in order to counter poverty, 125 million dollars for improving Pakistan’s abysmal condition of electricity and 105 million dollars for the sake of border security and enforcement of law.