The finance minister revealed that American officials assured him during bilateral meetings that an outstanding amount of $322 million from the Coalition Support Fund would be reimbursed to Pakistan shortly. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/EXPRESS
Dar was speaking to media representatives in the US at the conclusion of his visit to Washington, during which he attended more than 50 meetings on the occasion of annual World Bank- International Monetary Fund gatherings, and also had “positive” discussions with US officials on bilateral relations.
The finance minister revealed that American officials assured him during bilateral meetings that an outstanding amount of $322 million from the Coalition Support Fund would be reimbursed to Pakistan shortly.
With regard to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s talks with President Barack Obama on October 23, Dar said the Pakistani leader will advocate trade as the best way to strengthen bilateral relations and call for expansion in trade and investment relations. The prime minister will also interact with American business leaders, Dar added.
Senator Dar said he had a string of useful meetings with American officials including USAID administrator and senior US trade officials.
Budget support for Pakistan from the US is likely to be increased to 35-40% of Pakistan’s budget, from the current 20%.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 15th, 2013.
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Going to US? AGAIN? Don't see the hue and cry that ppl made during Zardari's visits abroad. I mean he took foreign visits to a new level but as far as I know Nawaz has already made a few too many visits already ( that too with his entire raiwaind entourage). Also I haven't seen him address the National Assembly once after becoming prime minister.
The finance minister revealed that American officials assured him during bilateral meetings that an outstanding amount of $322 million from the Coalition Support Fund would be reimbursed to Pakistan shortly.'" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Evidence if it was required that the only real trade in Pakistan is Terror related!