Seeking help with Afghanistan, US holds up $255M to Pakistan

WASHINGTON (AP) " The Trump administration is holding up $255 million in military assistance for Pakistan until it cracks down on extremist groups that destabilize Afghanistan.It's the first major sign of how President Donald Trump will execute his plan to persuade Pakistan to stop harboring insurgents. Trump announced the Pakistan emphasis last week when he unveiled his Afghanistan strategy.The administration faced a Sept. 30 deadline to say it plans to spend the money, or [...]


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