The issue with Pak is that there is no uniform control structure. Previously, we had to deal with the Army, the ISI and the Govt. Now, we also have the Taliban to deal with.
So when aid to "Pak" is sanctioned, the recipient is ambiguous. The populace, never the part of any discussion, is usually pushed way down in the alms list. There is significant evidence to conclude that Pak aid is usually meant for it's military purposes - unofficial and unofficial, in that order. Once the military needs are fulfilled, the leaders takes their pound, and only then are developmental goals financed. This has also been acknowledged by their leaders, many times.
To help Pak, one must clearly avoid official channels. The solution is out there, though one fancy idea involves US given it's penchant to dole out aid to Pak, and it's newly added "state". Though I am not sure if having the US as a neighbour will be better than having Pak.
As an Indian, everytime Pak receives aid, I await the announcement of some arms purchase, or a spurt in anti Indian activities. This is no coincidence -the former always precedes the latter.
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