https://freerepublic.com/tag/pacistan/ en-us Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:46:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363473/posts WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2009 – The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad strongly condemned today's terrorist attacks in Pakistan, vowing continued U.S. support to help Pakistan combat violence. The embassy issued the condemnation of the attacks as President Barack Obama signed a law that provides $7.5 billion in nonmilitary aid to Pakistan over the next five years. The funds are part of a comprehensive plan that recognizes the importance of confronting the root causes of extremism as well as extremists themselves. The new law will provide $1.5 billion each year from 2010 to 2014 for schools, hospitals, roads, agricultural aid, roadwork and... American Forces Press Service https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363473/posts#comment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:46:30 GMT