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September 06, 2008
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Ramazan 05, 1429
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US transfers $365m for Fata war support
By Our Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept 5: The United States has transferred $365 million to Pakistan as reimbursement for the country’s efforts to fight terrorism in Fata.
The money comes from the Coalition Support Fund which provides assistance to US allies in the war against terror.
The money transferred covers the expenses incurred during the first quarter of the current year.
Pakistan maintains about 120,000 troops in Fata to combat Taliban and Al Qaeda militants.
Under the arrangement, Pakistan submits bills for expenses incurred during each quarter to the US Department of Defence which reimburses the bills after proper scrutiny.
Recent payments have been delayed because of US objections to some of the bills. The issue of reimbursement was also raised in the US Congress where lawmakers blamed Pakistan for exaggerating expenses.
Recently, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari also had claimed that money sent from the Coalition Support Fund was misappropriated by the Musharraf government but he later withdrew his allegation.
The US administration, however, accepted Pakistan’s claims with minor adjustments.
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