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| Obama Administration Proposes USD 8 |
| Obama Administration Proposes USD 860 Million On Aid For Pakistan
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 10-February-2016
5:29:4 AM |
| The Obama administration has proposed USD 860 million in aid for Pakistan, including USD 265 million for military hardware, which it said would help the country fight terrorists, secure nuclear weapons and improve ties with India.
While there was no mention of Pakistan in President Barack Obama's budgetary proposals, Secretary of State John Kerry in his proposals said the budget includes USD 859.8 million towards sustaining ties with Pakistan and making progress to "disrupt, dismantle and defeat violent extremist groups".
"The requested funding will support the country's counter-insurgency missions, and bolster stability, energy access, economic growth, and social reform," Mr Kerry said in a letter accompanying his proposals.
"Pakistan lies at the heart of the US counter-terrorism strategy, the peace process in Afghanistan, nuclear non-proliferation efforts, and economic integration in South and Central Asia," State Department said making its case for the aid to Pakistan under the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) fund.
"OCO resources will support critical US activities such as ensuring the safety of Pakistani nuclear installations, working with Pakistan to facilitate the peace process in Afghanistan, and promoting improved relations with India," it said.
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