The US has deducted $55 million out of the $156 million bill set by Pakistan for rendering its military services to fight against Taliban and al-Qaida in tribal areas adjacent to Afghanistan. Pakistan, has mobilised its more than 100,000 troops in tribal areas to contain Islamic militants launching cross-border attacks on international forces in Afghanistan, and bills US for the expenditure. The cut in its reimbursements is a setback to the civilian government led by President Asif Ali Zardari.The new US government, led by President Barack Obama, has vowed to focus more on Pakistan in its policy to defeat Taliban and al-Qaida in Afghanistan.
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