Cut in US aid to Pakistan will affect war on terror: Zardari

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Cut in US aid to Pakistan will affect war on terror: Zardari

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Zardari said that any cut in US assistance would send a negative signal to the public.

23 August,2011 11:17 pm

President Asif Ali Zardari said that cut in US aid to Pakistan would not only impact Pakistan’s existing economic conditions at this critical moment but would also send a negative signal to the public about commitment of the US government towards the people of Pakistan when they were suffering heavily in economic terms due to unparalleled toll of war against terror.Talking to a US delegation, the President said that both the countries needed to avoid all actions that send negative signal and prove to be counter-productive in a bid to forge a collaborative and comprehensive partnership. Discussing some recent developments, the President said Pakistan was concerned about the reports of proposed slash in US assistance for the country.Emphasizing the need to avoid all such legislations and uncalled for moves, the president hoped that all such steps would be avoided.