US suspends $800 million military aid to Pakistan

Angered by Pakistan's reluctance to go full throttle in the war against teror, the US today disclosed that it has suspended $800 million worth of military aid to it, reflecting months of bickering between the allies.

The White House chief of staff Tom Donilon while confirming suspension of the aid, described the relations with Pakistan as "difficult" and that it "must be made to work overtime".

"The Pakistani relationship is difficult, but it must be made to work over time. Until we get through these difficulties, we'll hold back some of the money that the American taxpayers have committed to give," Donilon said.

The suspended aid, which is about one-third of the $2 billion in annual American security assistance to Pakistan, includes about $300 million to reimburse Pakistan for some of the costs of deploying more than 100,000 soldiers along the Afghan border to combat terrorism.

It also comprises millions of dollars in training assistance and military hardware, Pentagon officials said.