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Islamabad : Pakistan | about 1 month ago  
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President Obama has delayed signing Kerry-Lugar bill due to reports of criticism on the bill in Pakistan, Geo news reported Wednesday. According to sources, the decision came following reports in regard to reservations and questions raised by different sectors in Pakistan over the bill.
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