The Pentagon on Saturday announced the cancelation of $300 million in aid to Pakistan due "to a lack of Pakistani decisive actions in support of the South Asia Strategy." Specifically, the Trump administration says Pakistan has not taken adequate action against terrorist groups operating within its borders. The money will be repurposed for other "urgent priorities," the Pentagon said.
"We shouldn't have to buy our friends with bad Trade Deals and Free Military Protection!" President Trump tweeted Saturday evening, possibly referencing the decision. He has previously claimed Pakistan returns "nothing but lies & deceit" for U.S. aid.
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