US cuts aid to Pakistan over 'harbouring terrorists'

AAmerican Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley

Đại sứ Mỹ tại Liên Hiệp Quốc Nikki Haley Source: APP

The United States is pressing Pakistan to do more in the fight against terrorism, and has started by withholding AUD $326 million in aid.


It comes after U-S President Donald Trump accused the nation of harbouring militants, sparking protests and a rebuke from Pakistan's government.


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