Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has criticised the US for not blocking 1 billion bailout package by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistan. He called Pakistan one of the ‘world’s most corrupt countries’ and accused it of using terror as state policy. Rubin argued that the IMF’s decision also indirectly benefits China, given Islamabad’s close ties with Beijing. He condemned the release of funds at a time when Pakistan-based terrorists had recently carried out brutal attacks in India, calling the IMF’s action a snub to President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce tensions between the two nuclear powers.
Operation Sindoor marked a turning point in India’s response to cross-border terrorism, sending a strong message that it will not remain silent in the face of such attacks. However, despite concerns that Pakistan could divert international funds to support terrorism, the UN financial agency approved a 1 billion dollar bailout package for the country. India raised concerns over the move, questioning the effectiveness of IMF programs in such cases.
Rubin, along with other American security experts, has praised India’s success in the four-day conflict with Pakistan, claiming it exposed Islamabad’s hollow threats. He said Pakistan was forced into a ceasefire, likening its retreat to ‘a scared dog with its tail between its legs.’
