Relation between the two countries become strained after the United States urged Pakistan to boost the fight against terrorism. In addition, the entry of the U.S. military into Pakistan territory without permission in the hunt for al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden also heats the relation.
As a result, according to the New York Times, citing three senior U.S. officials, The U.S. government has suspended military aid to Pakistan amounted to U.S.$ 800 million. The amount is more than a third of the U.S. $ 2 billion total U.S. aid to improve the security of Pakistan.
Sources of the New York Times mentioned, from U.S. $ 800 million, approximately U.S. $ 300 million allocated to replace funds that have been issued Pakistan to spread about 100 thousand troops along the Afghan border to fight the Taliban and other radical groups. As for the remaining U.S $ 500 million of funds used for training and the provision of military equipment Pakistan.
Three senior U.S. official who was not identified, said that the donations of money and equipment can be resumed when Pakistan took the firm steps against the terrorist group.
Moreover, Pakistan has closed the U.S. program to train paramilitary forces in just a few weeks. Pakistan has repatriated 100 U.S. military trainers. In addition, Pakistan closed the base U.S. intelligence, the CIA, which used to launch drones to attack terrorist bases.
Late last month, in a closed meeting with members of Congress, Pentagon officials said that his party had taken a strong stance against Pakistan.
Reading For Today :
► BBC : Pakistan: US aid cut will not harm fight against terror
► NY Times : U.S. Is Deferring Millions in Pakistani Military Aid
► Reuters : Pakistan army says New York Times report is a "direct attack"
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