Biden requests $101mn for Pakistan: Donald Lu

Washington: United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Donald Lu appeared in the US House of Representatives Committee where he briefed regarding Pakistan and Afghanistan.

On the occasion of his appearance in the committee of the American House of Representatives, Donald Lu said that the focus is on supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan. US President Joe Biden has requested 101 million dollars in aid for Pakistan.

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu further informed the committee that the aid money would be given to Pakistan for the war against terrorism, economic reforms, and debt relief. The money will help Pakistan to stabilise its economy.

Donald also stated that there is concern about the situation of women and minority groups in Afghanistan. Unless the rights of Afghans are respected, relations with the Taliban government cannot return to normal. The Taliban government should release all American citizens.