Last week, Senate Foreign Relations chiefs John Kerry, D-MA, and Richard Lugar, R-IN, sent a letter to both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, calling into question whether the administration is using congressionally authorized aid money “in a manner that most effectively improve[s] the daily lives of the people of Pakistan.” (more…)
March 8, 2010 at 11:49 PM UTC
FEATURED REPORT: USAID Releases FATA Audit Report
In January 2008, in order to increase the capacity of FATA governmental institutions and nongovernmental organizations USAID/Pakistan awarded a 3-year, $43.4 million contract to Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI), to carry out the Capacity Building for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas Development Program. In May 2009, to cover the cost of security measures, the mission increased the contract amount by $2.2 million to a total of $45.6 million. As of October 31, 2009, USAID had obligated approximately $19.7 million and expended approximately $15.5 million. (more…)
February 3, 2010 at 7:42 PM UTC
Secretary of Defense Gates Testimony Before Congress and Budget Request
February 2010 (US DOD) — This Overview book highlights the funding, programs, and priorities of President Obama’s FY 2011 Department of Defense (DoD) budget request. The Overview’s purpose is to help inform Congress and the American people on how taxpayer dollars are being invested to strengthen our national security. (more…)
February 3, 2010 at 7:14 PM UTC
Suspected United States Drone Attack Kills 29 In Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan (AHN) – Pakistani officials say several suspected U.S. drone attacks killed at least 29 people in Pakistan. The strikes targeting Taliban targets occurred on Tuesday (February 2, 2010).
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February 3, 2010 at 12:17 AM UTC
State Dept Afghanistan and Pakistan Regional Stabilization Strategy
Excerpt: .. A major focus of the President’s policy review was the importance of Pakistan to our efforts in Afghanistan, to regional stability, and to our national security and foreign policy interests. (more…)
