The contract to build the embassy compound in Islamabad totaled $ 699 million when it was announced in October 2010 . Report says State Department approved $ 5000 art purchase for embassy in Pakistan . State Department spokeswoman says no decisions have been made on any art purchases . But she defends program that displays art at US embassies around the world .
Report says State Department approved $ 5000 art purchase for embassy in Pakistan . State Department spokeswoman says no decisions have been made on any art purchases . But she defends program that displays art at US embassies around the world .