India expresses concerns over latest US aid to Pak

Betwa Sharma

New York, Sep 25 (PTI) With the US Senate voting to
triple the non-military aid to Pakistan at USD 1.5 billion,
India Friday once again expressed concern over such funds
being diverted by Islamabad to support hostile operations
against it.

External Affairs Minister of India S M Krishna, who is
here to participate in the opening session of United Nation
General Assembly, said New Delhi was concerned as former
Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf had himself disclosed that
US aid to fight terrorists were used to bolster defences
against India.

He was asked whether India was concerned over the
latest US aid to Pakistan.

"Considering the statement that has been issued by the
former president of Pakistan Musharraf himself where he has
said that the aid provided to Pakistan by the United States
have been used for directing its hostile operations against
India." he told reporters.

"It is that statement of President Musharraf that
really bothers us," he added.

The US Senate has passed the Kerry-Luger Bill, which
will give Pakistan billions of dollars in aid money for the
next five years. The money is being given for developmental
efforts within the country. (MORE) PTI BS
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