US Senate panel clears Pakistan aid boost
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The News International, Pakistan
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
WASHINGTON: A US Senate committee on Tuesday gave the green light to triple non-military aid to Pakistan, hoping to bring stability to a country that is a key priority for President Barack Obama.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously 16-0 in favour of the bill, which triples non-military aid to Pakistan to 7.5 billion dollars over five years. The bill now goes on to the full Senate.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
WASHINGTON: A US Senate committee on Tuesday gave the green light to triple non-military aid to Pakistan, hoping to bring stability to a country that is a key priority for President Barack Obama.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously 16-0 in favour of the bill, which triples non-military aid to Pakistan to 7.5 billion dollars over five years. The bill now goes on to the full Senate.
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