Senate triples Pakistan funding

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to triple foreign aid to Pakistan, with lawmakers saying the legislation could change the crisis-driven nature of U.S.-Pakistan relations and create ties based more on long-term interests.

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The Senate voted by voice to approve the measure that provides $1.5 billion a year over the next five years for democratic, economic and social development assistance.

The measure, which is a result of House-Senate negotiations, could be passed in the House as early as today, sending it to President Barack Obama for his signature.

The bill also authorizes "such sums as are necessary” for military assistance to Pakistan.

As conditions for military aid or arms transfers, the Pakistan government must show that it is cooperating in efforts to dismantle nuclear weapons-related supplier networks, that it is committed to fighting terrorist groups and that Pakistan security forces are not subverting the political or judicial processes of the country.

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