(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United States (US) military says it is cancelling USD 300 million in aid to Pakistan over what it calls Islamabad’s failure to take action against militant groups.
President Donald Trump has previously accused Pakistan of deceiving the US while receiving billions of Dollars.
Pentagon Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Koné Faulkner said the US military would aim to spend the money on other “Urgent priorities”.
The move, which needs to be approved by the US Congress, is part of a broader suspension announced in January.
The US State Department has criticised Pakistan, a key ally, for failing to deal with terrorist networks operating on its soil, including the Haqqani network and the Afghan Taliban.
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