Aid addiction
Pakistan has been receiving a generous dole-out for decades, though at an exorbitant price of self-esteem and pride.
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Credibility crisis?: PPP govt fails miserably in securing enough foreign funding
Less than half of budgeted estimates of foreign loans and assistance actually realised.
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Can aid salvage US-Pak relations?
Both, Pakistan and the US, must work harder to ensure that civilian aid actually reaches those it is intended for.
US announces $10 million development fund for Balochistan
US Consul General William Martin said funds for rehabilitation in the education and water sector.
Civilian aid dries up: US refuses to fund Pakistan-American Enterprise Fund
The $300 million was intended to finance small and medium enterprises in the private sector.
US Congress moves to limit foreign assistance to Pakistan
No number included for economic aid to Pakistan, Obama administration to specify it in consultation with Congress.
Defence budget: US Congress clears Pakistan aid freeze bill
Islamabad condemns move; US embassy insists requirements are standard practice.
Pakistan to fight war on terror on its own terms: Khar
Foreign minister says relationship between Pakistan and US will be restored after a mandate from the parliament.
Obama to sign bill freezing aid to Pakistan: White House
White House spokesman says President Obama will sign the bill despite lingering misgivings.
US Congress paves way to Pakistan aid freeze
Bill still needs to pass a Senate vote to implement the freeze.
Tribune Take: Fertilizers don't kill people, people kill people
Khurram Baig discusses conditions laid out by US lawmakers to curtail the flow of ammonium nitrate into Afghanistan.
Reconciliatory overtures: US insists civilian aid to Pakistan not being cut
Military says Kayani did not discuss Nato supply routes with Isaf commander.
US drone strikes ‘on hold’ in tribal areas
US officials fear that an attack at this point in time would further damage the already brittle US-Pak relationship.
Policy rethink: Government to redraw key pacts with US
Top envoys submit proposals for reviewing cooperation with Washington.
Tribune Take: Suspension of US aid, a case of bad timing
US freeze on $700mln in aid to Pakistan is ill timed and will be perceived to be linked to the NATO attacks.
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