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| White House blocks move to stifle aid to Pak |
| 2012-07-01 |
| [Dawn] The White House has quietly blocked yet another attempt to stifle US aid to Pakistain, saying that the congressional move will "severely constrict" America's ability to combat terrorism in the South Asian region. The proposed restriction was included in a resolution to amend the Department of Defence Appropriations Act, 2013. The White House issued a statement on Thursday evening, noting that the resolution was seeking to impose new limitations on reimbursements to the government of Pakistain. A section of the resolution would require the Secretary of Defence to certify Pakistain's cooperation on issues "outside of his purview and would severely constrict DOD's ability to respond to emergent war-time coalition support requirements", the White House pointed out. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 “With a population of 190 million people, pockets of extremism, and nuclear capability, a stable and prosperous Pakistan is of critical importance to both our regional strategy and our direct national security interests,” he said. No matter how much U.S. taxpayer money is thrown at Pakistan, it is not going to become prosperous and stable. Meanwhile, the economy sucks in the U.S. and nothing has been done about the high unemployment rate. Time for that one term the Champ talked about. Time to change the Senate also. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2012-07-01 14:07 |
| #3 Obama's GITMA detainee repatriation settlement funds must not be withheld! They were part of the |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2012-07-01 11:44 |
| #2 Proving once again, anyone can throw in the chips and cut their losses. Successful political disengagement however, comes at a premium. Young lives wasted during the process is unfortunately of no great concern. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2012-07-01 03:13 |
| #1 Okay, but-t-t FYI ... * DEFENCE.PK/FORUMS > NO APOLOGY, NO SUPPLIES [SDN], GEN. KAYANI TELLS GEN. ALLEN. Pak COAS to Commander, ISAF. IMO Pakistan's Best Frenemy Forever Iran is taking a high risk iff its going to be applauding this move. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2012-07-01 00:18 |