Foreign minister says two countries have no alliance after Washington suspends nearly $1bn in security assistancePakistan has said it is being treated like a “whipping boy” and has no alliance with the US after Washington suspended at least $900m (£660m) in security assistance to the country for failing to take “decisive action” against terrorist networks.
The funding freeze announced on Thursday,along with a decision the same day to situation Pakistan on a watchlist for “severe violations of devout freedom”, is the most forceful US effort in years to pressure Islamabad to rein in militant groups operating in the country. Related: 'Nothing but lies and deceit': Trump launches Twitter attack on Pakistan Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com