Effort to restrict aid to Pakistan fails in US congress
A recent attempt within the United States Congress to block aid to Pakistan has been decisively rejected, highlighting the significance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations, as emphasized by American lawmakers.
In the preceding month, Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles introduced an amendment to the US Appropriations bill, aiming to halt US defense assistance to Pakistan in response to concerns about the suppression of political dissent in the country.
The proposed amendment was put to a vote earlier this week and was defeated with a substantial majority. A total of 298 lawmakers opposed the amendment, while 132 voted in favor.
During the deliberations, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congresswoman Barbara Lee advocated for the continuation of assistance to Pakistan. Sheila Jackson Lee characterized the move as "misguided" and contended that the arguments made by its proponents did not accurately reflect the views of the Pakistani government and its people.
She highlighted the longstanding relationship between the United States and Pakistan, which has evolved into a multifaceted and diverse partnership, driven by collaboration in areas such as defense, counterterrorism, trade, investment, and education. This partnership underscores the importance of maintaining ties between the two nations.
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