KABUL would weaken and appear for peace talks with the Afghan government if the United States withholds military assistance to Islamabad.
The US has warned Pakistan, according to President Obama administration officials.
If Washington follows through, it would be the first time that Pakistan pays financially for playing what the country’s critics call a double game—partnering with the US while allowing Afghan insurgents safe harbor.
Since 2002, Pakistan has received about $1 billion a . . .
