`` They key is to beef up their ability to go after militants , it ca n't be diverted to other threats , '' one senior U.S. official said . The aid package could total as much as $ 2 billion . An announcement is expected when Pakistani officials are in Washington this week . The aid is to help Pakistan fight extremists on its border with Afghanistan . Comment:
The aid package could total as much as $ 2 billion . An announcement is expected when Pakistani officials are in Washington this week . The aid is to help Pakistan fight extremists on its border with Afghanistan . Comment: