S.3263 - Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008 as reported to senate.

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Official Summary

7/15/2008--Introduced.Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008 - Authorizes FY2009-FY2013 appropriations for assistance to Pakistan under the the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for projects to benefit the people of Pakistan, including projects that promote: (1) democratic governance;

Official Summary

7/15/2008--Introduced.
Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008 - Authorizes FY2009-FY2013 appropriations for assistance to Pakistan under the the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for projects to benefit the people of Pakistan, including projects that promote:
(1) democratic governance;
(2) economic freedom and growth; and
(3) investments in people, and particularly, women and children. Limits certain military assistance and arms transfers to Pakistan until the Secretary of State certifies that Pakistan's security forces:
(1) are making concerted efforts to prevent al Qaeda and the Taliban from operating in Pakistan's territory; and
(2) are not materially interfering in Pakistan's political or judicial processes. Directs the Secretary to develop a comprehensive, cross-border strategy for working with the government of Pakistan, the government of Afghanistan, the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO), and other allies to implement effective counterterrorism and counterinsurgency measurers along the border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.


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