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Pakistan has been receiving a generous dole-out for decades, though at an exorbitant price of self-esteem and pride.

Less than half of budgeted estimates of foreign loans and assistance actually realised.

Both, Pakistan and the US, must work harder to ensure that civilian aid actually reaches those it is intended for.

US Consul General William Martin said funds for rehabilitation in the education and water sector.

The $300 million was intended to finance small and medium enterprises in the private sector.

No number included for economic aid to Pakistan, Obama administration to specify it in consultation with Congress.

Islamabad condemns move; US embassy insists requirements are standard practice.

Foreign minister says relationship between Pakistan and US will be restored after a mandate from the parliament.

White House spokesman says President Obama will sign the bill despite lingering misgivings.

Bill still needs to pass a Senate vote to implem­ent the freeze.

Khurram Baig discusses conditions laid out by US lawmakers to curtail the flow of ammonium nitrate into Afghanistan.

Military says Kayani did not discuss Nato supply routes with Isaf commander.

US officials fear that an attack at this point in time would further damage the already brittle US-Pak relationship.

Top envoys submit proposals for reviewing cooperation with Washington.

US freeze on $700mln in aid to Pakistan is ill timed and will be perceived to be linked to the NATO attacks.

I don't see any good coming out of this, says chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee.

Wants regula­tion of smuggl­ing of raw materi­al for IEDs that target its forces in Afghan­istan.

Majority of Sindhi people did not support the colonial commissionerate system nor the local government system.

We always have a complex relationship with any govt when it comes to development planning and allocation of resources.

US official contradicts WSJ story claiming new ‘pay-for-performance’ mechanism.

The White House is basing billions in on Islamabad's ability to meet a 'scorecard' of security objectives.

Petitioner argues that Government is responsible for providing health care facilities, accountable for donated money.

US Secretary of State writes to chairperson of Congressional committee to convey concerns.

Stringent visa regulations and restrictions on military movement affecting aid delivery to flood hit areas: Guardian.

Although US allied with a military government, it struggled to make Pakistan help it win ‘fight against...

Committee wants Islamabad to take action against Haqqani network, IED-producers.

Pakistan can weather a US aid cut-off. Washington could use these monies to fund counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen.

Gilani expressed ‘extreme concern over the recent statements of American officials on suspension of military aid.’

Suspended aid includes $300 million to reimburse costs of deploying more than 100,000 soldiers along the Afghan border

Washington suspends $800m in military aid to Islamabad.

Republican lawmaker proposed to decrease monetary help by $2b.

One person questioned why the US gives aid to countries that "waste it", citing Pakistan's example.

Study takes comprehensive look at loss of life, dollars; war dead estimated at 224,000 to 258,000.

Key issue in CRS report is the conditions on the aid, applicable on security related assistance, arms transfers.

It remains to be seen how the resource gap resulting from the rejection of American assistance will be filled.

American assistance to Pakistan is overestimated, as press does not distinguish commitments from disbursements.

India has denounced US military aid to Pakistan which it says is being used by Islamabad against Indian interests.

Rumsfeld says aid reduction may harm Pak-US relationship.

The Chinese promise of eternal friendship is predicated on Pakistan putting its own house in order.

Punjab Law minister says aid agreements cancelled in in protest over the secret raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

It may sound ironical to suggest that it would be better for both the US and Pakistan if US assistance is terminated.

In this part of the world, in many parts of the world, there's always a tendency to pad the contracts: US official.

Only 18 ongoing projects will be affected if foreign aid is stopped: Law minister.

US senators ask Clinton, Gates to ensure Pakistan is doing its utmost to fight extremists, before disbursing more aid.

Rs19b grants for south Punjab education and municipal projects to be rejected.

"We do have significant interest in Pakistan. My own view is we need to continue the assistance".

Sparring over military billing, Pakistani officials deny they are bilking the US.

Washington has quietly rejected more than 40 per cent of over $3.2 billion in claims submitted by Pakistan.

Chief Minister Punjab says country should focus on trade rather than foreign aid.

Americans view Pakistan discouragingly and this will influence domestic politics as US administration revives ties.