US lift sanctions on Pakistan
The US has announced that sanctions on Pakistan’s military dictatorship will be lifted in recognition of its efforts to fight terrorism.
The country will be granted $1bn and the White House has welcomed Pakistan’s vow to return to democracy.
Pakistan has received a huge influx of refugees from Afghanistan since the US began bombing the country.
President Bush announced the new package after meeting with Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf in New York.
