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Before the end of Cold War and Soviet Union, Pakistan was the best friend of USA in South Asia. On the other hand, India has very close relationship with Soviet Union. So, Pakistan received generous aid from USA over the decades. After the fall of Soviet Union, the equation got changed some and Washington has now very good relationship with India too. Anyway, US Congress has approved a bill to increase non-military aid to Pakistan.

BBC reported:

Under the bill, the secretary of state will have to certify periodically that Pakistan is working to dismantle the illegal nuclear proliferation networks.

The US also has to certify that Pakistan is no longer supporting militant groups.

The aid money will be spent on various development projects.