WASHINGTON, February 10: Obama administration has proposed $860 million aid for Pakistan in its next financial year budget. $265 million have been allocated for the purchase of military equipment.
According to US State Department Spokesman the US government has asked Congress to approve $0.86 billion for Pakistan in next budget.
According to the proposed allocation, the funds will be utilized for Pakistan’s war against terrorism, the country’s stability, energy development, economic gains and for improvement in social issues.
According to the US State Department, Pakistan plays a central role in a number of key issues including US anti-terrorism campaign, peace process in Afghanistan and nuclear non-proliferation program. The State Department further stated that the aid has been proposed to be transferred through overseas contingency operation funds. US State Department has also stated that these funds will be used to further assure the protection of Pakistan’s nuclear installations and for the improvement of its relations with neighbouring India.-Sabah
Obama proposes allocating $0.86 billion for Pakistan in U.S budget
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