Understand that Pakistan is feeeling under pressure internationally and by US. Its PM Geelani will be meeting Pres Bush and he is going to be talked to as other Paki offocials. So this is Pakistans way of telling American bosses (since they can't speak up to them) that they matter in the region as they can create chaos for US partners (India being one of the partners); so Pakistani's expect US will be terrified or at the very least show moderation when they fire missiles into Porkistan or kill Porki's. Geelani, Kayani, etc are fearful for loss of face.
