Relations between Pakistan and the West were under intense strain last night amid widespread incredulity at Islamabad’s claim that it knew nothing of Osama Bin Laden’s whereabouts.Politicians and experts said it beggared belief that no one in Pakistan’s notorious intelligence service had any idea the terrorist leader was living in a vast, custom-built compound only 800 yards from the country’s military academy.
Critics said the circumstantial evidence suggested that instead, Bin Laden was effectively being housed under Pakistani state control.
Satellite images show his hideout was a short walk from Pakistan’s equivalent of Sandhurst. The discovery will raise questions about Britain and America’s already difficult relationship with the country – which is becoming the single biggest recipient of British aid money.
Last month, on a visit to Pakistan, Mr Cameron announced £650million in assistance for Pakistani education as part of an effort to launch a ‘fresh start’ in Britain’s relationship with the country.
But any evidence that Pakistan was harbouring Bin Laden will lead to angry demands to cancel the aid. Read More
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