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Summary Serious differences have emerged between the US and Pakistan over the payment of support fund.
The US Defence Department has withheld the payment of $ 1.30 billion. Pentagon has reduced the payment by 40 percent. US administration has alleged Pakistan execrates expenditures on war on terror. Pakistan has demanded $3.20 billion in Coalition Support Fund. For instance Pakistan has billed $ 50 million for hygiene and chemical expenses but received only $ 8 million. Pakistan’s joint staff requested $580,000 to cover food, medical services, vehicle repair and other services but the US paid nothing. In another incident, Pakistan demanded $ 11million for helicopter operations. Only half of the amount was paid. Officials in Pakistan complain they have to furnish receipt for even a cup of tea. Reports suggest this state of affairs indicates deteriorating ties and trust-deficit between the two allies.
