Why should America give millions in foreign aid to a country where the United States’ number one enemy was able to hide for years? That’s a question many in the U.S. are asking in the wake of the discovery of Osama Bin Laden’s hideout. But it’s also being asked by many in Pakistan, who wonder if America’s financial aid is worth the influence and pressures that come with it. Has it helped or hurt the country? Aleem Maqbool, reporter for our partner the BBC, joins us to discuss the growing debate.
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