Friday, May 8, 2009

US approves additional $1.9 bln in aid to Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The US Congress Committee has approved $1.9 billion in additional assistance to Pakistan, Islamabad ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani said on Friday.Speaking to media persons here, Haqqani said: “The United States wants enduring bilateral ties with Pakistan.”Terming the approval of $1.9 billion by the US committee a great success, he said that it was a proof that America wants better relations with Islamabad.“We have told the US that no compromise will be made on the country’s sovereignty,” .

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