The Biden administration has requested $101 million in aid for Pakistan to support democracy, human rights, and economic reforms in the country. US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu testified before a subcommittee of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, stating that the funds would be allocated to combat terrorism, support economic reforms, and provide debt relief.
Key Points:
Aid Package: The $101 million aid package aims to stabilize Pakistan’s economy, which is facing significant challenges despite securing a 37-month-long International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
Economic Reforms: The funds will support economic reforms, including increasing tax revenue and reducing the recurrent deficit.
Combating Terrorism: The aid will also be used to combat terrorism, a significant concern in the region.
Human Rights: The US is focused on supporting human rights in Pakistan, including the rights of women and minority groups.
Afghanistan: Lu expressed concern over the situation of women and minority groups in Afghanistan, stating that relations with the Taliban government cannot normalize until their rights are respected.
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