Washington:
In the wake of India's concerns, the Obama administration is believed to be including a clause in a new security aid package of over $2 billion to Pakistan that the equipment bought under it would be used only for the purpose it is meant for -- fight against terrorism.
It is, however, unclear that how this clause would be monitored and implemented, given Pakistan's track record of using US military aid against India.
"By seeking assurances from Pakistan that the new equipment will be used only to combat militants in the border areas, the US hopes to reassure India that it isn't trying to further boost the power of Pakistan's conventional military," 'The Wall Street Journal' said.
Defence Minister A K Antony, who was in Washington last month to hold talks with his US counterpart Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, had conveyed India's concerns about supply of US arms to Pakistan, arguing that a section of these are being targeted against India.
"We feel that even though the US is giving arms to Pakistan to fight terrorism, our practical experience is
(that) it is always being misused. They are diverting a portion against India," Antony had said during his visit here.
The Journal also said there is increasing American frustration with Pakistan over what they see as Islamabad's unwillingness to mount a campaign against militants who have havens in North Waziristan and Balochistan.
North Waziristan is the main base for operations for the Haqqani network of Taliban that frequently attacks US forces in eastern Afghanistan and has close ties with Al-Qaida, which also takes refuge in the area. Leaders of the Afghan-Taliban are based in Balochistan.
"The new military aid, which is contingent on Congressional approval, is expected to amount to more than $2 billion over five years, would pay for equipment Pakistan can use for counter-insurgency and counter-terror operations," the daily said.
"US officials say they hope the new aid could effectively eliminate Pakistan's objections that it doesn't have the equipment needed to launch more operations in tribal areas," the daily said.