United States Announces $30 million for Returning FATA Populations

[CENTCOM]

As the terrorists are driven out of the FATA (the Federally Administered Tribal Areas) region and displaced families are returning to their former homes, the United States government announced it will provide $30 million to support their return. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds will support school reconstruction, provide job training, improve farming techniques, and distribute food stipends. Three United Nations agencies will implement the programs.

"People here are resilient, and with their determination and our support, we look forward to a thriving and peaceful FATA," USAID Mission Director John Groarke said at a ceremony attended by representatives from the Government of Pakistan and United Nations. USAID's support is aligned with the FATA Secretariat's Return and Rehabilitation Strategy, whose goal is the progressive return of all displaced residents. Approximately two million people have fled insurgency and violence in the region since 2008.

The United States has provided more than $1 billion in development assistance to the FATA since 2009, making it the largest bilateral donor to date.


Abdul Quddus
DET - U.S. Central Command
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[war&peace]

Peanuts..govt should not accept it.

 

[waz]

Good news.

 

[HttpError]

It is time to turn FATA into province.

 

[war&peace]

This is the best time to convert FATA into a province and end this colonial legacy. This will benefit people of FATA and thereby whole country as peace and law and order has been restored. They will get their own elected govt instead of a political agent who is not liked by local people. People in FATA need schools, universities, hospitals, law and order, courts etc.

 

[rockstar08]

better than nothing ..

 

[Finer]

This generous offer should ensure that FATA remains progressive province under the government caring of Pakistan. About time FATA is brought to 21st century. Well Done, USA!

 

[mingle]

This generous offer should ensure that FATA remains progressive province under the government caring of Pakistan. About time FATA is brought to 21st century. Well Done, USA!

With 30 million only what a goof ?

 

[ArsalanKhan21]

With 30 million only what a goof ?

Something is better than nothing. I guess if we are lucky only 10% will reach people in need while 90% will be stolen and transfered to Swiss bank accounts by politicians and bureaucrats.

 

[dadeechi]

As the terrorists are driven out of the FATA (the Federally Administered Tribal Areas) region and displaced families are returning to their former homes, the United States government announced it will provide $30 million to support their return. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds will support school reconstruction, provide job training, improve farming techniques, and distribute food stipends. Three United Nations agencies will implement the programs.

"People here are resilient, and with their determination and our support, we look forward to a thriving and peaceful FATA," USAID Mission Director John Groarke said at a ceremony attended by representatives from the Government of Pakistan and United Nations. USAID's support is aligned with the FATA Secretariat's Return and Rehabilitation Strategy, whose goal is the progressive return of all displaced residents. Approximately two million people have fled insurgency and violence in the region since 2008.

The United States has provided more than $1 billion in development assistance to the FATA since 2009, making it the largest bilateral donor to date.


Abdul Quddus
DET - U.S. Central Command
[URL='http://www.facebook.com/centcomurdu[/QUOTE']www.facebook.com/centcomurdu[/URL]

A very good gesture. Needs to be appreciated. When it comes to philanthropy, no one comes close to the people of US.

 

[Al-Taïr]

Just $30mil . . On the bright side it will be easier to track the money

 

[Finer]

With 30 million only what a goof ?

More will be expected as the project gets started. This is just the beginning.

 

[Solomon2]

Peanuts..govt should not accept it.

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