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Washington told Islamabad that bringing defence and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight is crucial to enhance fiscal transparency.
The Pakistani government has no control over the Pakistan Army which is known for using Pakistani taxpayer money to encourage terrorism. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
The United States State Department instructed Pakistan to put its defence and intelligence budgets under parliamentary or civilian oversight. Washington suggested Islamabad take these steps to enhance fiscal accountability and transparency, Pakistani news agency Dawn said in a report.
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Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev…Read More
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev… Read More
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September 21, 2025, 11:40 IST
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