Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Congress passes $ 1.9 b for Pakistan: Sana News

ISLAMABAD (SANA): The House of Representatives passed the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Pandemic Flu, according to a message received.

There is $1.9 billion for Pakistan, which is $591 million above the Administration request, the message said.

There is $597 million for economic assistance including agriculture, food security, displaced persons national and provincial governance, rule of law, and improved access to quality of education, it explained. This economic package is $100 million above the Administration’s request.

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