India, Pakistan sanctions lifted
Barry Schweid The Associated Press
President Bush lifted sanctions Saturday against India and Pakistan that were imposed after the two nations tested nuclear weapons in 1998. The move came as a U.S. military delegation headed to Pakistan this weekend for consultations on U.S. preparations for a military strike against Afghanistan. Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, praised the move, saying it "will enable Pakistan to get economic aid and it's a very important development."
Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2001-09-23 |