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Why US Cancelled $300 MN In Aid To Pakistan ?

Why US Cancelled $300 MN In Aid To Pakistan ?
Why US Cancelled $300 MN In Aid To Pakistan ?

The United States defence Department on 1st of September announced withdrawal of $300 million in aid to Pakistan over its failure to fight terrorism.

According to an article published in Reuters, Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Kone Faulkner said. “due to a lack of Pakistani decisive actions in support of the South Asia strategy the remaining $300 (million) was reprogrammed.

US President Donald Trump‘s administration has constantly accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorist groups.

Pakistan has received over $33 billion in U.S. assistance since year 2002, including more than $14 billion in Coalition Support Funds (CSF).