US Sanctions on Pakistan Officials Undermining Democracy and Human Rights.
This Act authorizes the US President to impose sanctions on current and former senior Pakistani officials, military personnel, or security forces responsible for gross human rights violations or undermining democracy. The goal is to support free elections and civil rights in Pakistan by potentially freezing assets and imposing visa bans on those identified as culpable. The provisions include exceptions for humanitarian aid, food and medicine sales, and US national security activities.
Key points
Imposes sanctions (e.g., visa bans, asset freezes) on Pakistani officials responsible for human rights abuses and interference in democratic processes.
Requires the US President to identify and report to Congress a list of these individuals and their controlled entities within 180 days of enactment.
Exempts transactions related to the sale of food, medicine, and the provision of humanitarian assistance from these sanctions.
Status:
Introduced
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