Reviewing ties

ALTHOUGH US President Donald Trump has two more years in the White House, the resounding Democratic victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections, handing both Houses of Congress to the latter party, will have a definite impact on how the American leader deals with both internal issues and foreign relations. For one, the Democrats will step up legislative scrutiny of Mr Trump’s domestic agenda, as well as his dealings with foreign states. It is likely that many countries, including Pakistan, might have to recalibrate their policies accordingly. The Trump administration’s relationship with Pakistan…