US panel rejects Pak aid cut bill

The House Foreign Affairs Committee easily rejected the measure, with five lawmakers voting yes and 39 voting no. But the bill in its current form would still impose tighter controls over aid, making it contingent on measurable progress by Pakistan.The bill was moved by the republican party while Democrat member Howard Berman said the irresponsible bill reflected narrow-mindedness. He said aid for Pakistan should not be cut.However, the chair of the panel, a Republican member, said Pakistan would need to be accountable on allegations of nuclear black marketing and support for militants.