Pakistan, Feb. 27 -- The administration of President Donald J. Trump has begun the process of dismantling the United States for International Development (USAID) and shutting down its operations in locations around the world.

USAID has played a significant role in Pakistan's development landscape for decades, providing nearly $30 billion into various sectors from health and education to agriculture and infrastructure.

In 2023, the Government of Pakistan and USAID formalized a partnership through the signing of the Development Objectives Assistance Agreement (DOAG). Under this agreement, a financial commitment of $445.6 million was allocated to be disbursed over a period of five years. This initiative aims to support Pakistan's socio-eco...