WASHINGTON : The US Congress on Wednesday voted to triple aid to Pakistan in a five-year commitment aimed at bringing development to the frontline nation and reducing the allure of extremism.
President Barack Obama has enthusiastically supported the 7.5 billion-dollar package, calling it a long-term investment to fight al Qaeda by building schools and infrastructure and improving the role of women.
The House of Representatives approved the package despite misgivings of some lawmakers concerned either that Pakistan was not doing enough to
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