Pakistanis haven't forgotten how after 9/11 numerous western dignitaries rushed to Islamabad to give a 'pat on the back' to General Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan was the front-line state in the 'war against terrorism' and subsequently played a key role for what was primarily a western 'enterprise'. Now, following the devastating October 8 earthquake, Pakistan's own 'enterprise' of relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction involves megabucks. General Musharraf went on the offensive claiming that the effort is wanting as no westerners are at risk, that Pakistan which has helped the international community in fighting terrorism deserves more, that inadequate support may fuel terrorism.
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