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  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…)