As the the US moves towards draw down in Afghanistan in next couple of years, the task to convince Pakistan to severe its alleged contacts with Haqqani Network is also becoming a huge challenge. Experts in Washington believe both the US and Pakistan are frustrated with their relationship and its passing through very turbulent times. Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution thinks the Staretegic Partnership between the two countries was exaggerated. (INT) But Peter Bergen of New America Foundation believes both sides realize the importance of the relationship.
