Economist is not a friend of Pakistan. When you find these newspapers are bashing Pakistan, its an indication that something right is being done by the leadership here. There are few in-house newspapers like Dawn and The News too are working against Pakistan's National Interests, so watch them and flip what they say and more often than not you will get an understanding of what is in the National Interest.
Likewise check out what State Department says towards Pakistan's role in Afghanistan. When they blame Pakistan, understand Pakistan's is making gains for its survival and its strategic interests.
And finally, its time to wake up. Pakistan has only one best friend and that is its own brain. Stop listening to others, start listening to the voice you have within. This is how Japan and America an China became great.
And as an end note, I seriously wish, hope and pray that Pakistan's Establishment would stop selling its honour for cheap. Shame on you for Raymon Devis and shame on you for Col. Joseph.