Pakistan will get $79 million from Australia in Aid in 2014-15, for what sounds like some much needed health and education programs.
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/countries/southasia/pakistan/Pages/home.aspx
However, a senior Pakistani official recently told Jane's Defence Weekly that the country is likely to purchase 6 new submarines from China. (I'd guess for several billion dollars)
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140208000003&cid=1101
Pakistan also manufactures jet fighters and heavy main battle tanks, for itself and export.
http://www.nation.com.pk/islamabad/25-Oct-2013/sale-of-jf-17-thunder-jets-to-start-next-year
If countries can afford to buy such weapons do they really need any Aid from Australia for health and education programs etc?
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