Pakistan has conveyed its disappointment to America that despite its “concerted and forceful” campaign against all terrorist groups, including the dreaded Haqqani network, the US did not “certify” its actions and blocked the $ 300 million military aid to the country.
In a meeting with US President Barack Obama’s envoy Peter lavoy, Pakistan Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary expressed concerns over the halt to the military aid.
S Defence Secretary Ashton Carter did not give Congressional certification to Pakistan for satisfactory action against the Haqqani network this year.
In the absence of the certification, the Pentagon blocked the release of $300 million military aid to Pakistan under Coalition Support Fund.