USAID launches assessment, strengthening programme

 ISLAMABAD: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a five-year assessment and strengthening programme for capacity building of the officials in government and private sector to ensure full implementation on the USAID money for the improvement of living standard in Pakistan, an agency official said on Wednesday.

Inaugurating the project, which will cost $45 million, USAID Chief Financial Officer David Ostermeyer expressed the hope that the programme would be helpful in ensuring the spending of the USAID funds on various projects.

US offers Pakistan two billion dollars in military aid: Clinton

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. – AP (File Photo)

WASHINGTON: The United States will offer two billion dollars in fresh military assistance to Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday, hailing Islamabad's efforts against extremist groups.