Obama proposes $859.8 million for Pakistan in US budget
Funds will be utilized for war against terrorism, stability, energy development: US State Dept.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – US President Barack Obama on Wednesday has proposed allocating $859.8 million for Pakistan in the upcoming US budget.
According to the proposed allocation, the funds will be utilized for Pakistan’s war against terrorism, the country’s stability, energy development, economic gains and for improvement in social issues.
According to the US State Department, Pakistan plays a central role in a number of key issues including US anti-terrorism campaign, peace process in Afghanistan and nuclear non-proliferation program.
The State Department further stated that the aid has been proposed to be transferred through overseas contingency operation funds.
US State Department has also stated that these funds will be used to further assure the protection of Pakistan’s nuclear installations and for the improvement of its relations with neighbouring India.
