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CSS Economics of Pakistan P-II QUESTION #1717
Question 1
The Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 — commonly known as the Kerry-Lugar-Berman (KLB) Act — was a major US civilian assistance legislation that allocated USD 7.5 billion over five years primarily for which stated developmental purpose?
  • Strengthening Pakistan's military capacity and counterterrorism infrastructure
  • Financing civilian infrastructure and social sector development — particularly energy, education, and governance✔️
  • Expanding Pakistan's export-oriented manufacturing base and trade facilitation capacity
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
The Kerry-Lugar-Berman Act (Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act, 2009) authorised USD 1.5 billion annually for five years in non-military civilian assistance to Pakistan. Its stated objectives were to support Pakistan's democratic governance, civilian institutions, and socioeconomic development — with specific focus on energy infrastructure (to address the power crisis), education (school construction and teacher training), and economic growth. It explicitly conditioned aid on civilian oversight of the military.