Washington: The attempt to impose restrictions on aid to Pakistan in theAmerican Congress has failed. The bill presented by Republican member AndyBiggs was rejected with a significant majority in the lower house.
In Congress, 298 members from the Democratic and Republican parties votedagainst this move, while 132 supported it.
Congress members Sheila Jackson and Barbara Lee provided arguments in favorof continuing aid. Sheila Jackson stated that cooperation between theUnited States and Pakistan is ongoing in defense, counterterrorism, andtrade to promote prosperity.
They mentioned that cooperation is flourishing in various fields, includingenergy, environment, health, and education, and that many Pakistanisoldiers have sacrificed their lives in the Afghan war. Their cooperationis rooted in common democratic destinies, and bilateral relations aremoving in the right direction.
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Barbara Lee emphasized the importance of aid to Pakistan for stability,countering extremism, and promoting peace and security in the region.
They also mentioned that $135 million was allocated for Pakistan in thefiscal year 2024, which will be spent on economic assistance,counter-narcotics efforts, military education and training,counterterrorism, and health programs.
