'This is an issue of national security and of responsibility with taxpayer dollars, and it is important that passed the Senate.'

'We appreciate the important role Pakistan has played in our fight to eliminate the terrorist safe havens within their borders, but we also owe it to our service members and the American taxpayer to ensure that the funds provided to Pakistan out of the Coalition Support Funds are in fact being directed toward those efforts and not misdirected,' said Corker.

The Menendez-Corker amendment came amidst growing apprehension among lawmakers that the military aid given to Pakistan to fight against the Taliban and Al Qaeda was being diverted for a build up against India instead of its intended purpose.

(Arun Kumar can be contacted at arun.kumar@ians.in)