Blair in Pakistan - Mr Blair said the UK would double its development aid to Pakistan to £480m ($960m) over the next three years. Much of this will go to the reform of the Islamic religious schools, or madrassas, some of which have been accused of encouraging extremism. This reflects concerns that a generation of young British Muslims are being radicalised through their contacts with militants in Pakistan. There will also be a counter-terrorism package of technical assistance, worth some £8m ($15m), UK officials said. Describing the weekend's talks as 'immensely constructive', Mr Blair paid tribute to the president's 'courage and his leadership' in taking Pakistan on 'this journey of change and modernisation'.