$785 million US aid approved.

[Aalsi]

Looks like the lobbying attempts by some anti-Pakistan elements since the emergency was imposed, to isolate Pakistan and its great leadership, has failed miserably.

God Bless President Musharaf. Why is the West still supporting the so-called dictator that is allegedly on its last legs.

http://www.dawn.com/2007/12/19/top2.htm

WASHINGTON, Dec 18: The US House of Representatives has passed a $785 million aid package for Pakistan for the fiscal 2008 despite its reservations over the state of emergency imposed on Nov 3.

The US Senate is also expected to approve the package, which includes $300 million of military assistance, by Tuesday evening.

The other major item on the approved list is that of $350 million for economic support fund.

The package for Pakistan includes $50.9 million of development assistance, $39.8 million for child survival and health, $10.3 for anti-terrorism activities, $32 million for anti-narcotics efforts, and $2 million for training and education of military officers in the United States.

This is part of a five-year $3.5 billion package signed in June 2003, when President Pervez Musharraf visited the Camp David presidential resort for a meeting with President George W. Bush.

The bill approved by the House also includes a provision authorising the US administration to provide assistance to build the capacity of Pakistan’s other security forces critical to the success of counter-terrorist operations.

These include the Frontier Corps and other internal security forces specifically responsible for counter-terrorism operations. Forces responsible for border protection and interdiction, including the forces that guard coastal waters, will also benefit from this provision.

Several powerful lawmakers had suggested conditioning US aid to the return of democracy in the country.

The House and the Senate are separately considering some resolutions on this issue. One resolution calls for conditioning US military assistance to “demonstrable progress by the government of Pakistan in achieving certain objectives” towards the restoration of full democracy.

But the Bush administration warned the lawmakers not to attach conditions to US assistance to Pakistan.

[TheRealDeal]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

Mush lovers loyalty to their own dictator, as opposed to Pakistan blinds them

http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=11814

**New US conditions may cost Pakistan billions of dollars

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KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to lose between $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion a year, or up to $150 million a month, under the new ban on cash transfers imposed by the Omnibus Appropriations Bill 2008, passed by the House and the Senate on Tuesday, if Islamabad does not get a certificate from the State Department on democracy related issues.

This illustrated how deeply the US lawmakers have penetrated in guaranteeing democratic rights for the people of Pakistan.

[Aalsi]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

@TheRealDeal

Pakistan is likely to lose between $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion a year.

Don’t forget to tell us when it actually happens.

[system]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

Mushu needs all the Aid he can get... Without the good old US of A, Mushu wouldnt have a leg to stand on.

[Aalsi]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

Without the good old US of A, Mushu wouldnt have a leg to stand on.

Wow. The USA is supporting the so-called dictator and Pakistani people are sitting idly doing nothing? What is happening to Pakistan. Don't Pakistanis want to get rid of this so-called dictator. :)

[system]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

Wow. The USA is supporting the so-called dictator and Pakistani people are sitting idly doing nothing? What is happening to Pakistan. Don't Pakistanis want to get rid of this so-called dictator. :)

Musharafs support only extends as far as his ability to wage war on "terrorists."

Seeing as how most of the terorrists were created by Mush himself and more are coming out everyday, support for dictatorship will continue to grow...
Or do you bnelieve the lies he tells you about the HIS Emergency:)

[Aalsi]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

support for dictatorship will continue to grow...

Wow. Does this mean you have now taken back your prediction of President Musharaf being out of office one day after the elections. :D

Don't forget to complain to the USA about their continued support to Pakistan under the leadership of a so-called dictator. :)

[system]

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Wow. Does this mean you have now taken back your prediction of President Musharaf being out of office one day after the elections. :D

Don't forget to complain to the USA about their continued support to Pakistan under the leadership of a so-called dictator. :)

No, support is one thing, but even Mush cant con the reaper... End is near buddy... Keep clutching those straws...:D

[Aalsi]

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No, support is one thing, but even Mush cant con the reaper... End is near buddy.

Apparantly a day after the election. Isn't that what you predicted, or are you having second thoughts?

Please continue to lobby the USA and ask them not to support the so called lame duck dictator. Please ask them why are they continuing to support him and Pakistan. :)

[system]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

Apparantly a day after the election. Isn't that what you predicted, or are you having second thoughts?

Please continue to lobby the USA and ask them not to support the so called lame duck dictator. Please ask them why are they continuing to support him and Pakistan. :)

Im asking you... What do yout think.. When you say long may rule. How long exactly?

[Aalsi]

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Im asking you... What do yout think.. When you say long may rule. How long exactly?

As long as Pakistan exists, may the Unprecedented Economic Growth continue. Don't you want to see a that for Pakistan?

[system]

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@Aalsi

As long as Pakistan exists, may the Unprecedented Economic Growth continue. Don’t you want to see a that for Pakistan?

Really:)
So if Pakistan exists for another 100 years, Musharaf will live to the ripe old age of 160 as president?!?!?

[Aalsi]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

So if Pakistan exists for another 100 years, Musharaf will live to the ripe old age of 160 as president?!?!?

Err, did you not say President Musharaf will be ousted one day after the election? You have nothing to worry about. :)

[system]

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@Aalsi

Err, did you not say President Musharaf will be ousted one day after the election? You have nothing to worry about.

Werent you the one who said he would stay as long as Pakistan exists? So If Pakistan exists for another 500 years even, that means Musharaf will be prsident at the age of 560??

[shriek11]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

Get a room you two !

[Reza_Pahlavi]

Re: $785 million US aid approved.

@Aalsi

Looks like the lobbying attempts by some anti-Pakistan elements since the emergency was imposed, to isolate Pakistan and its great leadership, has failed miserably.

God Bless President Musharaf. Why is the West still supporting the so-called dictator that is allegedly on its last legs.

http://www.dawn.com/2007/12/19/top2.htm

WASHINGTON, Dec 18: The US House of Representatives has passed a $785 million aid package for Pakistan for the fiscal 2008 despite its reservations over the state of emergency imposed on Nov 3.

The US Senate is also expected to approve the package, which includes $300 million of military assistance, by Tuesday evening.

The other major item on the approved list is that of $350 million for economic support fund.

The package for Pakistan includes $50.9 million of development assistance, $39.8 million for child survival and health, $10.3 for anti-terrorism activities, $32 million for anti-narcotics efforts, and $2 million for training and education of military officers in the United States.

This is part of a five-year $3.5 billion package signed in June 2003, when President Pervez Musharraf visited the Camp David presidential resort for a meeting with President George W. Bush.

The bill approved by the House also includes a provision authorising the US administration to provide assistance to build the capacity of Pakistan’s other security forces critical to the success of counter-terrorist operations.

These include the Frontier Corps and other internal security forces specifically responsible for counter-terrorism operations. Forces responsible for border protection and interdiction, including the forces that guard coastal waters, will also benefit from this provision.

Several powerful lawmakers had suggested conditioning US aid to the return of democracy in the country.

The House and the Senate are separately considering some resolutions on this issue. One resolution calls for conditioning US military assistance to “demonstrable progress by the government of Pakistan in achieving certain objectives” towards the restoration of full democracy.

But the Bush administration warned the lawmakers not to attach conditions to US assistance to Pakistan.

I am tempted to say told you so to all those doomsayers who predicted such a backlash against Musharraf by the USA/West when Emergency was imposed.

[Aalsi]

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I am tempted to say told you so to all those doomsayers who predicted such a backlash against Musharraf by the USA/West when Emergency was imposed.

Why has the US no imposed sanctions? People can complain all they want, but the simple fact is that Pakistan is far too an important country, and the West has learnt from its past mistakes of isolating Pakistan.

So, rather than saying negative things about Pakistan, and asking for sanctions against their country that will affect its people, people should embrace the fact that Pakistan is an important country and it, and President Musharaf - the architect of 'enlightened moderation' will not be abandoned despite the calls to do so.

[Reza_Pahlavi]

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@Aalsi

Why has the US not imposed sanctions? People can complain all they want, but the simple fact is that Pakistan is far too an important country, and the West has learnt from its past mistakes of isolating Pakistan.

So, rather than saying negative things about Pakistan, and asking for sanctions against their country that will affect its people, people should embrace the fact that Pakistan is an important country and it, and President Musharaf - the architect of 'enlightened moderation' will not be abandoned despite the calls to do so.

Despite all the predictions, not a single major western country has imposed sanctions, or even cut back their aid to Pakistan. If anything the US and UK for instance are planning to increase their aid to Pakistan next year, and their govts continue to repose their confidence in the leadership of President Musharraf.

[Farid]

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@Reza Pehlvi

Despite all the predictions, not a single major western country has imposed sanctions, or even cut back their aid to Pakistan. If anything the US and UK for instance are planning to increase their aid to Pakistan next year, and their govts continue to repose their confidence in the leadership of President Musharraf.

So he should continue his tyrant rule, ruin the remaining part of Pakitan. Is it what you want?

[Spock]

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@Reza_Pahlavi

Despite all the predictions, not a single major western country has imposed sanctions, or even cut back their aid to Pakistan. If anything the US and UK for instance are planning to increase their aid to Pakistan next year, and their govts continue to repose their confidence in the leadership of President Musharraf.

Malik, I thought the USofA was a big bad dictating country, why must we be relying on their 'bheek' right? Isnt that what you preached in the WA forum.