Four years after it was put on the "grey list" of a global watchdog for financing terrorism and money laundering, Pakistan's name has finally been struck off it. "The US was not only influential, but also decisive in the move to remove Pakistan from the 'Grey List'. The issue for the US is not to let perfection get in the way of progress. Its larger issue is to prevent Pakistan from becoming a vassal for China," said Glenn Carle, former CIA officer.