ISLAMABAD: The US government wanted to upgrade the living standards of poor
segments in Pakistan instead of providing financial aid to the government, said
Cameron Munter United States Ambassador to Pakistan.
Talking to the persons here on Tuesday during the presentation of 2011 Woman
Courage Award, the ambassador said that US would continue its complete support
with different areas in Pakistan particularly the development of the women
sector. A Pakistani lady namely Ghulam Sughra was awarded the 2011 Women Courage
Award. He further said that the US government would continue their support in
different sector particularly the social sector. Social sector needs special
attention, as it is backbone in the development of the country, he added.
To a query, he said that the ties between Pakistan and US have smooth ties
while misconceptions on the governmental levels could be removed by dialogues.
HE declined to comment on report of ISI published in US paper that termed the
spy agency as among the terrorist organizations.
Applauding the role of Ghualm Sugahra who received the award from Mishal
Obama famed the country across the globe. Online
