Obama to triple Pakistan aid to cripple terror: Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The Obama administration plans to triple non-military aid to Pakistan in exchange for commitments on fighting terror from the Pakistan government.

The aim is to use the aid as leverage to get further commitments on terror from the Pakistan government and at the same time fortify the position of the civilian government. This was stated by secretary of state designate Hillary Rodham Clinton. She told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the issue is not just about denying al-Qaeda and other extremist groups safe haven, but also to persuade Afghanistan and Pakistan that their security and their future is also at risk.

The Obama administration has indicated that it is planning a review of the Afghanistan policy which would have an impact on Pakistan. Ms Clinton who was testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was quoted as saying that the administration planned to separate military and non military aid to Pakistan.

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