Pakistan
The United States, through the Departments of Defense, State, USAID, and others, has provided billions of dollars in military, economic, and developmental assistance to the Pakistani government to enhance its ability to assist in the Global War on Terror.
- The Secretaries of State and Defense and the Administrator of USAID will
need to work together and in conjunction with the intelligence community
and the Pakistani government to develop a comprehensive plan to address
the terrorist threat in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
Highlights of GAO-08-622 (PDF) - Increased oversight and accountability is needed over Pakistani reimbursement
claims for coalition support funds.
Highlights of GAO-08-806 (PDF) - Despite U.S. assistance, Pakistan faces internal problems, including active
insurgent and paramilitary groups, and a terrorist safe haven still exists
in Pakistan’s FATA and remains a threat to the United States and others
parts of the world.
Highlights of GAO-08-622 (PDF) - Past U.S. efforts to address the terrorist threat in this region have focused primarily on funding Pakistani military operations. Future plans call for the use of more elements of national power, such as economic development, infrastructure improvements, public diplomacy, and law enforcement support to address myriad factors relating to ongoing security concerns, development needs, and political instability.
