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Presidential Determination

Waiver of Coup-Related Sanctions for Pakistan

President Bush waived coup-related sanctions against Pakistan under section 508 of the 2003 appropriations act, certifying that doing so would promote democratic transition and support U.S. counterterrorism efforts. The determination was directed to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 13803

Impact dates

  1. Transmission to Congress and Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Waive section 508 sanctions with respect to Pakistan
  • Transmit determination to Congress
  • Arrange Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Sanctions waiver takes effect upon determination
  • Transmission to Congress required
  • Federal Register publication arranged

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential resumption of foreign assistance to Pakistan
  • Ongoing counterterrorism cooperation framework

Risks & tensions

  • Balances democracy promotion against security imperatives; certification of 'transition to democratic rule' in 2003 was debatable given Musharraf's military government
  • Congressional notification required but no advance consultation mentioned
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