12 minutes agoU.S. ends $1 billion in aid in Pakistan
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The U.S. government has said it will cut off security assistance in the Pakistani Army worth $1 billion, until “the crucial step against Afghan Taliban and the Haqani network, which operate within Pakistan's borders. The decision has been announced by State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert. “Taliban and Haqhani network continue to [...]
The decision has been announced by State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert.
The Taliban and the Haqani network continue to find refuge within Pakistan until they stabilise Afghanistan and attack American personnel and Allied personnel”, Nauert said.
Until the Pakistani government takes the decisive step against Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani group, the United States will cease that kind of security aid in Pakistan”, she has said.
The department is still working in detail, but the ban includes about $900 million for counterterrorism operations.
The White House has called on Pakistan on 2 January to do more in fighting terrorism and that it would report to “specific steps” within days to pressure Pakistan.
Through a Twitter post on January 1st, US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off aid worth billions of dollars to Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of creating safe shelters of extremists operating in Afghanistan.
On 4 January, Pakistan General Asif Ghafoor has told Geo television that Islamabad wants to continue co-operation with the United States, but “will not compromise on state interests and his image”.
He has said Pakistan will answer for every step the American government takes against Pakistan without providing any more details.
