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Finance minister Sitharaman urges ADB to stop funding terror-backer Pakistan

New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday made a strong pitch to ADB to stop giving funds to Pakistan as it backs and supports terror activities, sources said. During her bilateral meeting with ADB President Masato Kanda in Milan, Italy, Sitharaman urged the multilateral funding agency to put a check on […]

In a recent statement, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to cease funding Pakistan, labeling the country as a supporter of terrorism. Speaking at the ADB's annual meeting in Incheon, South Korea, Sitharaman emphasized that international financial institutions should not support nations that back terrorism. She highlighted India's stance against terrorism and criticized Pakistan for allegedly using financial aid to fuel terrorist activities rather than for developmental purposes. Sitharaman's comments reflect ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, and call for a reevaluation of international funding policies towards countries accused of supporting terrorism.

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