Tuesday, September 22, 2009

US Congress approves $2.3bn aid package for Pakistan


WASHINGTON: The American Congress has approved an aid package of over two billion dollars for Pakistan for the current fiscal year ahead of an important meeting between President Asif Zardari and a US economic team, DawnNews reported.

The US Congress approved the $2.376 million aid for the 2008-2009 financial year, while the US administration’s request for $2.282 million for the financial year 2009-2010 is pending for approval of the US Congress.

In addition, the US administration has provided $913 million cash reimbursement with regard to the Coalition Support Fund.

SOURCE: http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/04-us-congress-approves-2.3bn-aid-package-qs-04

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