Earlier, the US, the world’s biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt
Foreign Desk
WASHINGTON: The United States has confirmed halting aid to Pakistan, leaving several projects related to development, health and others in limbo.
A US official said the aid will remain suspended for Pakistan until a review is conducted. The move has caused suspension of work on five projects related to energy sector.
It has also affected four economic development programmes and five agriculture-related projects besides suspending aid for human rights and governance temporarily.
The foreign aid has initially has been suspended for 90 days and it would be resumed after a review by the US authorities.
Earlier, the US, the world’s biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent an internal memo days after President Donald Trump took office vowing an “America First” policy of tightly restricting assistance overseas.
