Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26pm on 08 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
The US is reportedly sending $40 million weekly to the Taliban, raising fears in Pakistan. A Congressional report claims these funds strengthen the Taliban, now a direct threat to Pakistan. The group uses US-supplied weapons to launch attacks and supports the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This has put pressure on Pakistan’s military and intelligence agency, ISI. Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, $2.6 billion has been sent to the Taliban through NGOs, according to reports. Critics, including US lawmakers, demand stricter oversight of foreign aid. Pakistan worries these funds are bolstering Afghanistan’s economy while increasing threats within its borders.
