US Offers 2 Bn Dollars Military Aid to Pakistan

[GUNNER]

US Offers 2 Bn Dollars Military Aid to Pakistan

WASHINGTON, Oct 22, 2010 - The United States will offer two billion dollars in fresh military assistance to Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday, hailing Islamabad's efforts against extremist groups.

The United States has "no stronger partner when it comes to counter-terrorism" than Pakistan, Clinton said at high-level talks between the two nations in Washington.

Clinton said that the military package, which is subject to congressional approval, would come over several years and be in addition to 7.5 billion dollars in civilian aid the United States has committed over five years.

The military aid is the latest twist in the uneasy partnership between the two nations since the September 11, 2001 attacks, after which Pakistan dumped support for Afghanistan's Taliban and backed US military efforts.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who is accompanied by the army chief to the strategic dialogue in Washington, denounced criticism of his country's efforts against extremism.

"There are still tongue-in-cheek comments, even in this capital, about Pakistan's heart not really being in this fight. I do not know what greater evidence to offer than the blood of our people," Qureshi said, sitting next to Clinton.

"We are determined to win this fight," Qureshi said.

Clinton said that Americans "recognize and appreciate the sacrifice and service" of Pakistan's military.

"These groups threaten the security first and foremost of the people of Pakistan, of neighbors, of the United States and indeed the world," Clinton said.

But the military aid may trigger unease in Pakistan's rival India, which President Barack Obama is set to visit in early November in a bid to forge a broader relationship.

Obama plans to pay his first presidential visit to India next month in an effort to show his personal commitment to broadening the relationship between the world's two largest democracies.

Indian commentators have worried about Obama's early focus on Pakistan and China -- concerns unlikely to be allayed by the military package.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

The military aid is the latest twist in the uneasy partnership between the two nations since the September 11, 2001 attacks, after which Pakistan dumped support for Afghanistan's Taliban and backed US military efforts.

But the military aid may trigger unease in Pakistan's rival India, which President Barack Obama is set to visit in early November in a bid to forge a broader relationship.

I wonder if it is mostly the reimbursement for using it land for NATO supplies and use of its airports. Because funnily enough since the conflict started, Americans had been counting the money they owed to Pakistan for buying its fuel, using its warehouses and other facilities as “Aid” too. A fact that was picked up by anti Pakistan media which would quote the figures on every occasion relating to Pakistan.

Whereas the fact remains that all you could see was some second hand old Mi8 helicopters. Pakistan has been asking for gunships and night vision military equipment to use against the militants but that has been mostly ignored.
It remains to be seen if there is really some material aid or yet again a bill repayment.
I really wonder if my utility bill payment should also be considered as aid?

I am sure that the people who would be suffering from constipation after this above news will include former US ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Kalilzad, the Northern Alliance warlord General Fahim and the foul mouthed Abdullah Abdullah.

 

[Bill Longley]

I will again say

no body pay you without intrest and as a Makkah of capitalism and liberal ideology US milk more then it pays.
Its upto leadership of Pakistan not do any contract without deserving payment.

US is not giving and never gave us any favor.

Remember national interest is supreme.

this strategic Partnership will end when US interests will end

 

[farhan_9909]

It would be better if they direct provide us military equipments..it is quite known that 2 billion will be corroupted and will become only 0.5bn at the end...

 

[Patriot]

I wonder if it is mostly the reimbursement for using it land for NATO supplies and use of its airports. Because funnily enough since the conflict started, Americans had been counting the money they owed Pakistan for buying its fuel, using its warehouses and other facilities as “Aid” too. A fact that was picked up by anti Pakistan media which would quote the figure on every occasion relating to Pakistan.

Whereas the fact remains that all you could see was some second hand old Mi8 helicopters. Pakistan has been asking for gunships and night vision military equipment to use against the militants but that has been mostly ignored.
It remains to be seen if there is really some material aid of yet again a bill repayment.
I really wonder if my utility bill payment should also be considered as aid?

I am sure that the people who would be suffering from constipation after this above news will include former US ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Kalilzad, the Northern Alliance warlord General Fahim and the foul mouthed Abdullah Abdullah.

I 100% agree.Western Media usually picks up 10 billion dollar aid for 9 year and insults Pakistan for not doing enough without realizing that a lot of that is for logistics and other facilities given to USA .

 

[GUNNER]

I wonder if it is mostly the reimbursement for using it land for NATO supplies and use of its airports.

I believe that comes under Coalition Support Fund, most if which is still outstanding !

 

[Irfan Baloch]

I believe that comes under Coalition Support Fund, most if which is still outstanding !

that is very true, there was a point last year when the whole operation had to be halted because Americans halted the payments and Pakistan Army was having to divert its resources for the operations. putting a great strain.
there was clearly some ill-advised American reluctance due to Anti-Pakistan lobbying. Since the new US administration the whole affair has become more ANAL although there have been some remarkable accomplishments by Pakistani security forces. And not to forget there can be no price tag for the loss of life of the civilian and security personal.


oh by the way PAKFA:- I dodnt know if America was running on Indian Funding. nice to see that your trolling got spotted and removed immediately

 

[bc040400065]

UPDATE 1-US seeks $2 bln in military aid for Pakistan
Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:47am EDT

* Clinton praises Pakistan's effort against insurgents

* White House to ask Congress for five-year aid deal

* Qureshi urges Obama to raise Kashmir issue with India
By Andrew Quinn and David Alexander

WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The United States announced $2 billion in military aid for Pakistan on Friday as the two countries sought to dispel doubts about Islamabad's commitment to uprooting Islamist insurgents from safe havens on its soil.

"The United States has no stronger partner when it comes to counterterrorism efforts against the extremists who threaten us both than Pakistan," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

The five-year military aid package, which must be approved by Congress, would complement $7.5 billion in civilian assistance already cleared by U.S. lawmakers.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi rejected naysayers who argue that Islamabad's heart is not in the fight against the insurgents.

"Prophets of doom are back in business, painting doomsday scenarios about our alliance," he said. "They are dead wrong."

Announcement of the military assistance, for the years 2012 to 2016, came at the formal opening of the third round of the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, a series of talks to expand relations beyond the fight against Islamist insurgents.

Clinton said 13 working groups focusing on issues from water to energy had agreed on plans to immunize 90 percent of Pakistani schoolchildren, improve electricity supplies and help farming families get back on their feet after devastating floods in August.

But looming over the talks is the nine-year-old war in Afghanistan and the fight against al Qaeda and other Islamist extremist groups along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border that have strained relations between Islamabad and Washington.
The Obama administration has pointedly pressed Pakistan for more aggressive action against safe havens in North Waziristan, saying in a recent report to Congress that Pakistani forces had avoided direct contact with al Qaeda and related militants, in part for political reasons.

CARROTS, STICKS AND APOLOGIES

Stepped up attacks in the region by U.S. drone aircraft have aggravated public opinion in Pakistan and relations deteriorated after a cross-border helicopter incursion killed two Pakistani border guards.

The incident prompted Pakistan to close a border crossing near the Khyber Pass to NATO supply convoys for 10 days until apologies were made by U.S. and NATO officials.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates apologized again for the incident when he met Pakistani army chief General Ashfaq Kayani earlier this week.

But U.S. officials continue to press Pakistan for more action and express growing concerns about the possibility of an attack on U.S. soil plotted by Pakistan-based groups, similar to the failed bombing in New York's Times Square this year.

Clinton told officials at the plenary session of the strategic dialogue on Friday that the two sides had "productive discussions" this week about "our work together to combat terrorism and eliminate violent extremism and the organizations that promote it that are operating in Pakistan."

"These groups threaten the security first and foremost of the people of Pakistan, of neighbors, of the United States and indeed of the world," Clinton said.

Pakistani officials raised their own concerns, saying increasing violence in disputed Kashmir threatened the stability of the region.

Qureshi urged U.S. President Barack Obama to press India for a solution in Kashmir, a Muslim majority region claimed by Pakistan and India that has been rocked by violent clashes following protests against Indian rule.

"President Obama has always understood the importance of a Kashmir solution. His coming visit to the region is the time to begin to redeem the pledge," Qureshi said.

Obama is due to visit India in early November.

- UPDATE 1-US seeks $2 bln in military aid for Pakistan | Reuters

 

[Spring Onion]

I believe that comes under Coalition Support Fund, most if which is still outstanding !

Is this fresh 2b fund is under CSF or separate ?

 

[foxbat]

Is this fresh 2b fund is under CSF or separate ?

Looking at the video, its separate, but starts after 2012 over 5 years

 

[GUNNER]

Is this fresh 2b fund is under CSF or separate ?

This comes under a new five-year security assistance pact.

 

[Pukhtoon]

So can any plz calculate it for us !!

2bn = How many death of our people ?

Waiting...

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

mostly recompensation. Doesn't mean its free money to buy toys. This falls under accounts receivable. I'm sure some of it may go for flood relief works. Americans shouldn't worry much about extra judicial killings. Drones, militias and private security contractors would technically qualify under the same. Hopefully this reimbursement payment would prove to be useful.

 

[mjnaushad]

Good news But some lobbies already started their work in the US. This Aid will have strings like not to be used for conventional weapons etc. Now tell me guys if we buy a chopper everyone will start crying without taking the role of choppers against WOT into consideration.

PS: It will give lot of fuel to flamers on PDF. AID and Freebies. Get ready to hear these words more. But dont care. After all what else a frustrated troll can do.

 

[Spring Onion]

Good news But some lobbies already started their work in the US. This Aid will have strings like not to be used for conventional weapons etc. Now tell me guys if we buy a chopper everyone will start crying without taking the role of choppers against WOT into consideration.

PS: It will give lot of fuel to flamers on PDF. AID and Freebies. Get ready to hear these words more. But dont care. After all what else a frustrated troll can do.

yeah BS rants. till the time the WoT comes to end the equipment bought with this assistance would be used enough not to be useful for any conventional war with India.

anyway usual cry baby attitude we already are seeing