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Presidential Determination

Determination that the Government of Pakistan is Cooperating with the United States in the Global War on Terrorism

President Bush determined that Pakistan is cooperating with the U.S. in the Global War on Terrorism, as required by Public Law 108-106 to enable certain U.S. assistance to Pakistan. The Secretary of State is directed to report this determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 10595

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication filed

Key directives

  • Determine that Pakistan is cooperating with U.S. in Global War on Terrorism
  • Report this determination to Congress
  • Arrange for publication in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing
  • Secretary of State directed to report to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication completed (filed March 5, 2004)

Long term

  • Continued U.S. assistance to Pakistan contingent on ongoing cooperation certification

Risks & tensions

  • Certification of cooperation may be contested given complex U.S.-Pakistan intelligence relationship
  • Congressional notification requirement suggests legislative oversight tension over foreign assistance
Presidential Determination: Determination that the Government of Pakistan is Cooperating with the United States in the Global War on Terrorism · Executive Orders