Certain Pak quarters with vested interests behind KL Bill controversy: Holbrooke.Byline: ANI Washington, Oct.24 (ANI): Concerned and perturbed per·turb tr.v. per·turbed, per·turb·ing, per·turbs 1. To disturb greatly; make uneasy or anxious. 2. To throw into great confusion. 3. by the widespread criticism that the Kerry Lugar bill has received in Pakistan, US Special Representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (born April 24, 1941) is an American diplomat, magazine editor, author, Peace Corps official, and investment banker. He is also the only person to have held the Assistant Secretary of State position for two different regions of the world (Asia and has said that there are certain quarters with vested interests vested interest n. 1. Law A right or title, as to present or future possession of an estate, that can be conveyed to another. 2. A fixed right granted to an employee under a pension plan. 3. in that country which are behind all the fuss surrounding the aid. Holbrooke underlined that the military assistance being offered to Islamabad, like the non-military Kerry Lugar aid, does not have any conditions stitched with it. "There is no condition applied upon Pakistan through US military aid bill and there is a group comprising certain elements who have their vested interest Vested Interest A financial or personal stake one entity has in an asset, security, or transaction. Notes: For example, if you have a mortgage, your bank has a vested interest on the sale of your house. See also: Right in criticizing US bill on military assistance," Holbrooke said told mediapersons during a press conference here. "Pervez Musharraf is now former president of Pakistan The President of Pakistan (Urdū: صدر مملکت Sadr-e-Mamlikat) is Head of State of Pakistan. Pakistan has a semi-presidential system of government. and he is allowed to assert his point of view as he wants. There are no conditions on Pakistan through military aid," he added. When enquired about whether the US, following the audacious terror strikes on Pakistan Army General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and other security installations including the Kamra Air Force base, still has confidence in security arrangements made by Islamabad to safeguard its nuclear installations, Holbrooke said that Washington is certainly concerned, but added that Pakistan's nukes were in safe custody. He said the Obama administration is working hard improve the working of NGOs and government contractors because it wants that the US taxpayers' money is spent for the betterment of the people of Pakistan and not misdirected. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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