There have been many speculations and reports regarding the recent review of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) to Pakistan. We wanted to inform you that no decision has been made at this point. Since 2002, the U.S. government has delivered over $13Billion in CSF to Pakistan and it remains one of the largest recipients of U.S. Foreign Military Aid. U.S. and Pakistani Government are currently in discussion over how we will further support Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and regional instability beyond 2016, and have not taken future security assistance off the table.
As we have said before, Pakistan continues to be a significant defense ally for us in the region. We strongly support Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and acknowledge the sacrifices made by the Pakistani military’s servicemen.
If you were not already aware, our Commander, General Austin, visited GHQ Rawalpindi today to visit General Raheel Sharif.
US Centcom Commander calls on COAS Gen Raheel Sharif - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
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13 billion dollars over 13 years does seem to be much. I think AAPL lost 160 plus billion of its market cap in the recent drop before Wednesdays recovery.
The biggest danger facing us is not terror. It is water shortage, climate change. Let us not arm all sides in Asia with arms. Rather, let us promote peace by setting a good example by not engaging is wars, bringing our soldiers home, provide them and their families good care, and preventing “collateral” damage.
Bernie Sanders is the only candidate wedded to these principles. Sanders 2016.
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It does make sense as it would be afghans, no the "NATO" aka US, who will face casualties if there is a break in operations in FATA. US doesn't like to admit it as it goes against the armed forces worship in media, but Pakistan really was paid to take the heat away from the US by dying against taliban. You wouldn't have 2,000 casualties w/o all of that as Russians found out.
Hopefully, CPEC takes hold as army is pursuing it as a strategic interest as well and Pakistan can tell Obama to f*ck off. It might also force Pakistan inside to improve tax-to-GDP ratio.
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Scary. Very informative. Thanks