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US cuts aid to Pakistan over Afridi`s conviction

US cuts aid to Pakistan over Afridi`s conviction


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called the jail term to a Pakistani doctor as unjust and unwar...
White House opposes conditional aid to Pak

White House opposes conditional aid to Pak


The White House has strongly opposed the conditions on US aid to Pakistan by the powerful House Arme...
US house body passes bill to ‘punish’ Pakistan

US house body passes bill to ‘punish’ Pakistan


The bill also prohibits the preferential procurement of goods or services from Pakistan till Islamab...
US panel OKs bill that makes Pak aid conditional

US panel OKs bill that makes Pak aid conditional


The overwhelming support to the Pakistan provision of the bill showed it had bipartisan support.
Freed US aid to help ease crisis: Palestinian PM

Freed US aid to help ease crisis: Palestinian PM


Fayyad said he hoped that the whole amount, meant to support development projects, would be released...
Obama proposes US$ 2.2bn aid to Pak in 2013

Obama proposes US$ 2.2bn aid to Pak in 2013


The Obama administration on Monday proposed USD 2.4 billion in financial aid to Pakistan for the fis...

Obama proposes USD 2.2 bn aid to Pak in 2013


The Obama administration proposed USD 2.4 billion in financial aid to Pakistan.
US didn’t interrupt civilian aid to Pak post Nov 26

US didn’t interrupt civilian aid to Pak post Nov 26


In the November 26 incident, 24 Pakistan soldiers were killed in a NATO cross border fire.
Aid `freeze` to Pakistan can be waived: US

Aid `freeze` to Pakistan can be waived: US


The aid freeze move is seen as being linked with Pakistan`s sharp reaction to last month`s NATO atta...
Pak slams move to freeze USD 700 mn aid from US

Pak slams move to freeze USD 700 mn aid from US


The bill will freeze the aid pending assurances that Pak has taken steps to thwart militants who use...
Will seek surety and guarantees from US: Gilani

Will seek surety and guarantees from US: Gilani


Gilani contended that most of the problems in Pakistan-US ties were due to understandings forged by ...

No cut in USD 700 mn civilian aid to Pak: US


The Obama Administration Wednesday said that it has not cut any civilian aid to Pakistan, noting tha...

US lawmakers freeze $700 mn aid to Pak


A US House-Senate negotiating panel agreed to freeze $700 million in US aid to Pakistan until it giv...
US aid freeze threatens Palestinian state projects

US aid freeze threatens Palestinian state projects


The freeze mixes politics with practical efforts to build peace with Israel and establish a Palestin...
Arabs urged to help Palestinians beat US aid cut

Arabs urged to help Palestinians beat US aid cut


US lawmakers have frozen about USD 200 million in aid in response to Palestinians` UN statehood bid.

US providing aid to flood victims in Pak: Official


The US is providing relief material and aid to the flood affected people of Pakistan following an a...
US sends aid to flood-stricken North Korea

US sends aid to flood-stricken North Korea


Heavy rain and tropical storms have pounded North Korea in the past few months, displacing nearly 30...
US aid cut to send negative signal: Zardari

US aid cut to send negative signal: Zardari


Islamabad has cautioned Washington that any move to reduce US aid would ruin Pakistan’s economy.
US lawmakers to seek balance in aid to Pakistan

US lawmakers to seek balance in aid to Pakistan


A Congressional Research Service report said Pakistan is the second-ranking aid recipient of the US.
US aid may be flowing to Afghan insurgents: Audit

US aid may be flowing to Afghan insurgents: Audit


A US government audit said aid money could be fuelling corruption in Afghanistan.
US aid suspension

US aid suspension "disastrous" move: Musharraf


Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf hopes to retake his country`s leadership in 2013 polls.
‘US aid `snub` to Pakistan blow to America’

‘US aid `snub` to Pakistan blow to America’


Holding back $800 million in aid is unlikely to pressure Pakistan to increase cooperation with US.
Capable of operations sans US aid: Pak Army

Capable of operations sans US aid: Pak Army


The Pak Army claimed it was capable of conducting successful operations using its own resources.
US aid directed towards building Pak institutions

US aid directed towards building Pak institutions


The American aid to Pakistan is aimed towards strengthening and building institutions in the countr...
Pak got $30 bn from US after 1948; 2/3 post 9/11

Pak got $30 bn from US after 1948; 2/3 post 9/11


The US lawmakers are contemplating the feasibility of massive aid to Pakistan.
US aid should be diverted: Pak Army chief

US aid should be diverted: Pak Army chief


The US Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden on May 2 had enraged General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
‘Aid-ending’ talks can affect US-Pak ties: Husain Haqqani

‘Aid-ending’ talks can affect US-Pak ties: Husain Haqqani


Pak Ambassador to US said Islamabad appreciates Washington`s assistance.
Seven in 10 American voters want US to stop aid to Pak: Poll

Seven in 10 American voters want US to stop aid to Pak: Poll


Pakistan is one of the top recipients of United States aid worldwide.

US to continue aid to Pak: State Department


Notwithstanding strains in ties with Pakistan over the Osama issue, the US today said it will cont...

`Suspend US aid to Pak until it comes clean`


A powerful American senator has demanded suspension USD 3 billion aid to Pakistan, until the countr...
US aid plan for Pakistan foundering: Report

US aid plan for Pakistan foundering: Report


A generous multi-billion-dollar aid plan that the Obama administration hoped would buttress Pak`s ...
Obama orders $25 mn in aid to Libyan rebels

Obama orders $25 mn in aid to Libyan rebels


The aid could include vehicles, fuel trucks, medical equipment, and radios.

US holds up reimbursement of over $4 bn to Pak


Pakistani Army had submitted bills worth USD 12 billion for reimbursement.
Hillary recommends $25 mn US aid to Libyan rebels

Hillary recommends $25 mn US aid to Libyan rebels


The USD 25 million aid for Libyan rebels would not include arms.
`Myth` that we get billions in US aid: Pak FM

`Myth` that we get billions in US aid: Pak FM


Pakistan, plagued by political instability, is dependent on foreign aid.
Abbas would give up US aid for Palestinian unity

Abbas would give up US aid for Palestinian unity


Mahmoud Abbas is making a heavy push for reconciliation with Hamas.
US lawmakers questions US aid to Pakistan

US lawmakers questions US aid to Pakistan


US lawmakers argued Pak continues to build on its nuclear stockpile.

Post 9/11, Pakistan has received $18 bn in US aid


Pakistan has been a key US ally in `war on terror` launched after 9/11.

`Aid to Pak diverted against India, US realizes`


India Wednesday said the US was gradually realizing the truth that its military aid to Pakistan to f...

US aid to strengthen Nepal`s security capability


The US pledged USD 850,000 financial aid to Nepal to strengthen its security infrastructure, wi...

Swiss, US aid for maize production in Nepal`s remote districts


Swiss government and the United States have jointly committed USD 5.63 million assistance for impr...
Afghan troop proposal may cost $2 bn more: US aide

Afghan troop proposal may cost $2 bn more: US aide


Building up Afghanistan`s military is key to a planned drawdown of US troops.
Afghan government taxes US aid: Report

Afghan government taxes US aid: Report


A newspaper reports that taxation of US govt assistance is barred by US law.
Haiti frees US aid worker accused of kidnapping

Haiti frees US aid worker accused of kidnapping


Paul Waggoner was alleged to have kidnapped an infant from a hospital.
Hillary announces $150 mn aid to Palestine

Hillary announces $150 mn aid to Palestine


The US aid will help Palestinians reduce their budget deficit.
US to cut aid to Pak Army units over abuse: Report

US to cut aid to Pak Army units over abuse: Report


The military units are suspected of being involved in human rights abuses.
Ensure US aid reaches flood-hit people in Pak: Congressman

Ensure US aid reaches flood-hit people in Pak: Congressman


Brad Sherman emphasises on the need of oversight to help Pak flood victims.
Abducted US aid worker released in Darfur

Abducted US aid worker released in Darfur


The kidnappers said they released the worker without being paid a ransom.

US assistance to flood-hit Pak touches USD 200mn


US has diverted USD 50 million from its long-term aid package to Pakistan, taking the flood relief a...
Pakistanis impressed and grateful for US aid

Pakistanis impressed and grateful for US aid


Pentagon has deployed personnel in Pak to carry out flood relief operation.