Bill passage shows US commitment: Kerry

WASHINGTON: The passage of the Kerry-Lugar bill authorising $7.5 billion in socio-economic aid for Pakistan highlights an unwavering US commitment to the people of the country, US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry said on Thursday. “I am delighted that we were able to forge this landmark piece of legislation on a bipartisan, bicameral basis. It reaffirms America’s long-term commitment to the people and government of Pakistan,” Kerry said. Link...