Pakistan's complex relationship with the United States faces new tests

Pakistan is navigating a series of diplomatic challenges with the United States. The country's defense minister, Khawaja Asif, made strong comments, saying the U.S. has 'used Pakistan then threw away like toilet paper.'

At the same time, Pakistan is trying to manage other issues. It objected to a U.S. government map that showed Kashmir as part of India. It also scaled back its lobbying spending in Washington after a period of high spending. U.S. officials, however, told Congress that Pakistan remains a key partner in the region.