Bill tabled in US house to declare Pakistan state sponsor of terrorism

[PakSarZameen47]

Bill tabled in US to declare Pakistan state sponsor of terrorism | The Express Tribune

Bill introduced by Rep Perry seeks to impose restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales

tribune.com.pk

A US lawmaker has introduced a bill titled “Stopping Pakistani Terror Act” in the Congress that seeks to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill tabled by US Congressman Scott Perry on March 8 read, “To provide for the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and for other purposes.”

The bill introduced in the House of Representatives has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

“Effective on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be deemed to be a country the government of which the [US] Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism..,” read the bill.

The main categories of sanctions include restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales, financial transactions and others.

The US government will be prohibited to export or “otherwise providing (by sale, lease or loan, grant, or other means), directly or indirectly, any munitions item” to a country subjected to the sanctions mentioned in the bill.

US] shall suspend delivery to such country of any such item pursuant to any such transaction which has not been completed at the time the Secretary of State makes the determination..”

The development comes at a time when Pakistan has been facing immense pressure from the West to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

However, Pakistan has refused to criticise Moscow's actions but it has called for resolving the dispute through dialogue and diplomacy.

Last year, a group of high-profile US senators – including a former presidential nominee – has moved a bill in the US Senate seeking imposition of sanctions on the Afghan Taliban that could also potentially extend to Pakistan.

The bill, titled ‘Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act’, triggered an angry rebuke from a senior member of Pakistan’s cabinet.

The 22 lawmakers, all from the Republican Party, introduced the bill that requires “the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Taliban and persons assisting the Taliban in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.”

Pertaining to Pakistan, the bill elaborated that “the first report… shall include – (1) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the Taliban between 2001 and 2020, including the provision of sanctuary space, financial support, intelligence support, logistics and medical support, training, equipping, and tactical, operational, or strategic direction; (2) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the 2021 offensive of the Taliban that toppled the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan… (3) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the September 2021 offensive of the Taliban against the Panjshir Valley and the Afghan resistance

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

First they came for Iraq, and I did not speak out, for I was not Iraqi.

Then they came for Libya, and I did not speak out, for I was not Libyan.

Then they came for Syria, and I did not speak out, for I was not Syrian.

Then they came for Russia, and I did not speak out, for I was not Russian.

Finally, they came for me. There was no one left to speak out for me.

 

[Dual Wielder]

Guess we're getting more F16's lads, PAF unnecessarily purchased those Chinese J10CP's in haste, we should have waited 50 more years..

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Bill tabled in US to declare Pakistan state sponsor of terrorism | The Express Tribune

Bill introduced by Rep Perry seeks to impose restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales

tribune.com.pk

A US lawmaker has introduced a bill titled “Stopping Pakistani Terror Act” in the Congress that seeks to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill tabled by US Congressman Scott Perry on March 8 read, “To provide for the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and for other purposes.”

The bill introduced in the House of Representatives has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

“Effective on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be deemed to be a country the government of which the [US] Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism..,” read the bill.

The main categories of sanctions include restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales, financial transactions and others.

The US government will be prohibited to export or “otherwise providing (by sale, lease or loan, grant, or other means), directly or indirectly, any munitions item” to a country subjected to the sanctions mentioned in the bill.

US] shall suspend delivery to such country of any such item pursuant to any such transaction which has not been completed at the time the Secretary of State makes the determination..”

The development comes at a time when Pakistan has been facing immense pressure from the West to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

However, Pakistan has refused to criticise Moscow's actions but it has called for resolving the dispute through dialogue and diplomacy.

Last year, a group of high-profile US senators – including a former presidential nominee – has moved a bill in the US Senate seeking imposition of sanctions on the Afghan Taliban that could also potentially extend to Pakistan.

The bill, titled ‘Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act’, triggered an angry rebuke from a senior member of Pakistan’s cabinet.

The 22 lawmakers, all from the Republican Party, introduced the bill that requires “the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Taliban and persons assisting the Taliban in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.”

Pertaining to Pakistan, the bill elaborated that “the first report… shall include – (1) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the Taliban between 2001 and 2020, including the provision of sanctuary space, financial support, intelligence support, logistics and medical support, training, equipping, and tactical, operational, or strategic direction; (2) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the 2021 offensive of the Taliban that toppled the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan… (3) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the September 2021 offensive of the Taliban against the Panjshir Valley and the Afghan resistance

there should be another Bill in the US congress to declare USAF collaborator of Pakistan

since it is/was busy in military exercises with Pakistan this month.

 

[Madni Bappa]

there should be another Bill in the US congress to declare USAF collaborator of Pakistan

since it is/was busy in military exercises with Pakistan this month.

Weren't they also complaining we don't play with them anymore?

 

[Dalit]

These Americans and their BS. They couldn't win in Afghanistan. Now they are after Pakistan, again.

 

[PakSarZameen47]

These Americans and their BS. They couldn't win in Afghanistan. Now they are after Pakistan, again.

"Do More"

 

[Dalit]

there should be another Bill in the US congress to declare USAF collaborator of Pakistan

since it is/was busy in military exercises with Pakistan this month.

I am glad we smashed these hillbillies in Afghanistan. Would do it all over again with a smile.

 

[LeGenD]

there should be another Bill in the US congress to declare USAF collaborator of Pakistan

since it is/was busy in military exercises with Pakistan this month.

Superb.

 

[waz]

Bill tabled in US to declare Pakistan state sponsor of terrorism | The Express Tribune

Bill introduced by Rep Perry seeks to impose restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales

tribune.com.pk

A US lawmaker has introduced a bill titled “Stopping Pakistani Terror Act” in the Congress that seeks to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill tabled by US Congressman Scott Perry on March 8 read, “To provide for the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and for other purposes.”

The bill introduced in the House of Representatives has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

“Effective on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be deemed to be a country the government of which the [US] Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism..,” read the bill.

The main categories of sanctions include restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales, financial transactions and others.

The US government will be prohibited to export or “otherwise providing (by sale, lease or loan, grant, or other means), directly or indirectly, any munitions item” to a country subjected to the sanctions mentioned in the bill.

US] shall suspend delivery to such country of any such item pursuant to any such transaction which has not been completed at the time the Secretary of State makes the determination..”

The development comes at a time when Pakistan has been facing immense pressure from the West to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

However, Pakistan has refused to criticise Moscow's actions but it has called for resolving the dispute through dialogue and diplomacy.

Last year, a group of high-profile US senators – including a former presidential nominee – has moved a bill in the US Senate seeking imposition of sanctions on the Afghan Taliban that could also potentially extend to Pakistan.

The bill, titled ‘Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act’, triggered an angry rebuke from a senior member of Pakistan’s cabinet.

The 22 lawmakers, all from the Republican Party, introduced the bill that requires “the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Taliban and persons assisting the Taliban in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.”

Pertaining to Pakistan, the bill elaborated that “the first report… shall include – (1) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the Taliban between 2001 and 2020, including the provision of sanctuary space, financial support, intelligence support, logistics and medical support, training, equipping, and tactical, operational, or strategic direction; (2) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the 2021 offensive of the Taliban that toppled the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan… (3) an assessment of support by state and non-state actors, including the Government of Pakistan, for the September 2021 offensive of the Taliban against the Panjshir Valley and the Afghan resistance

USAF is abetting terrorism ( those dudes were here a few days back) Please arrest those pilots Scott ‘FAIRY’ Perry.

 

[Raider 21]

Bill tabled in US to declare Pakistan state sponsor of terrorism | The Express Tribune

Bill introduced by Rep Perry seeks to impose restrictions on US foreign assistance, a ban on defence exports and sales

tribune.com.pk

A US lawmaker has introduced a bill titled “Stopping Pakistani Terror Act” in the Congress that seeks to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill tabled by US Congressman Scott Perry on March 8 read, “To provide for the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and for other purposes.”

Beyond stupid agenda. Pakistan has been hit more by Islamic terrorism and they have done lots of measures to recover out of it. US politics is so polarised at times like majority of these superpowers (such as China.....they were nowhere when Feb 26th 2019 happened), that it is sadly laughable

 

[Qutb-ud-din-Aibak]

Honestly this is god send. We should cut all ties with the US and vice versa declare them a terrorist state... Such bills are first of all fruitless and will never pass but just a brain-dead provocation but we need to severe ties. Such passive aggressive tone is unacceptable...

They should just fuk off

 

[LeGenD]

This is unproductive and unwelcome move from Republican senators, particularly in a time when US-Pak trade volume have significantly increased.

US Department of State never declared Afghan Taliban a terrorist organization. Pakistan and USA worked together to dismantle Al-Qaeda Network in the region on the other hand - the group which was deemed responsible for 9/11.

GOP needs to escalate its diplomatic engagement with Americans and seek clarification in this regard.

What is wrong with these people, honestly...

 

[SQ8]

Bill didn’t happen overnight and not without triggers

 

[Sayfullah]

State sponsor of terrorism?
Even kids know who the biggest sponsor of terrorism is.
Usa is on record admitting to sending weapons to Daesh then tried claiming it was an “accident” because it was meant for other groups.

US can sanction us by all means but can it afford another Iran that’s 10x more powerful with nukes? One thing is for sure, all of usa’s dreams for Central Asia, Middle East and Indo Pak region will go to waste if we’re sanctioned.