India expresses concerns over latest US aid to Pak

With the US Senate voting to triple the non-military aid to Pakistan at $1.5 billion, India today once again expressed concern over such funds being diverted by Islamabad to support hostile operations against it.

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, who is here to participate in the opening session of United Nation General Assembly, said New Delhi was concerned as former Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf had himself disclosed that US aid to fight terrorists were used to bolster defences against India.

He was asked whether India was concerned over the latest US aid to Pakistan.

"Considering the statement that has been issued by the former president of Pakistan Musharraf himself where he has said that the aid provided to Pakistan by the United States have been used for directing its hostile operations against India." he told reporters.

"It is that statement of President Musharraf that really bothers us," he added.

The US Senate has passed the Kerry-Luger Bill, which will give Pakistan billions of dollars in aid money for the next five years. The money is being given for developmental efforts within the country.