The Bush Administration plans to expand and accelerate the counterinsurgency training of the Pakistani forces. For this they will provide $150 assistance a year. They have this decision despite opposition from the Congress. They are of the opinion that Talibans have diverted their focus from Afghanistan to Pakistan. The y say they are helping Pakistan to stabilize it. They fear that if hardliners take over Pakistan. It will be a nightmare for international community. This was reported by Washington Post.
The report say Pakistan will contribute $1.25 in this connection. I fail to understand how Pakistan can invest such a big amount on counterinsurgencies training and equipment.
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