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U.S Lawmakers Move Bill To Label Pakistan A Terrorist State
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 10:38
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 11:29
Written by TOLOnews.com
Two American lawmakers have introduced legislation in the U.S Congress to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, media reports indicate.
The bill, H.R 6069 or the Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act, calls for the US administration to make a formal call on the matter within four months of its passage, reported Times of India.
The bill was moved by Congressman Ted Poe from Texas, who is the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, and Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California, who is a strong votary of the Baloch cause.
"It is time we stopped paying Pakistan for its betrayal and designate it for what it is: a state sponsor of terrorism," said Poe.
''Not only is Pakistan an untrustworthy ally, Islamabad has also aided and abetted enemies of the United States for years. From harboring Osama bin Laden to its cozy relationship with the Haqqani network, there is more than enough evidence to determine whose side Pakistan is on in the war on terror. And it's not America's,'' Poe said in a statement on Tuesday announcing the bill.
In a separate statement ahead of the bill, Poe condemned the terrorist attack on the Uri military camp in India on Sunday, saying this is just the ''latest consequence of Pakistan's longstanding irresponsible policy of supporting and providing operational space for all stripes of jihadi terrorist groups."
"Pakistan's reckless behavior in this regard is a serious security risk to its neighbors - and India unfortunately pays the price all too often. We condemn this tragic attack, as well as Pakistan's support for many criminals like the ones who carried it out, and stand firm in our commitment to our friends in India," Poe said.
According to the report U.S President Barack Obama will have to issue a report within 90 days detailing whether or not Pakistan has provided support for international terrorism. Thirty days after that, the Secretary of State will have to issue a follow-up report containing either a determination that Pakistan is a state sponsor of terrorism or a detailed justification as to why Pakistan does not meet the legal criteria for designation.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 10:38
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 11:29
Written by TOLOnews.com
Two American lawmakers have introduced legislation in the U.S Congress to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, media reports indicate.
The bill, H.R 6069 or the Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act, calls for the US administration to make a formal call on the matter within four months of its passage, reported Times of India.
The bill was moved by Congressman Ted Poe from Texas, who is the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, and Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of California, who is a strong votary of the Baloch cause.
"It is time we stopped paying Pakistan for its betrayal and designate it for what it is: a state sponsor of terrorism," said Poe.
''Not only is Pakistan an untrustworthy ally, Islamabad has also aided and abetted enemies of the United States for years. From harboring Osama bin Laden to its cozy relationship with the Haqqani network, there is more than enough evidence to determine whose side Pakistan is on in the war on terror. And it's not America's,'' Poe said in a statement on Tuesday announcing the bill.
In a separate statement ahead of the bill, Poe condemned the terrorist attack on the Uri military camp in India on Sunday, saying this is just the ''latest consequence of Pakistan's longstanding irresponsible policy of supporting and providing operational space for all stripes of jihadi terrorist groups."
"Pakistan's reckless behavior in this regard is a serious security risk to its neighbors - and India unfortunately pays the price all too often. We condemn this tragic attack, as well as Pakistan's support for many criminals like the ones who carried it out, and stand firm in our commitment to our friends in India," Poe said.
According to the report U.S President Barack Obama will have to issue a report within 90 days detailing whether or not Pakistan has provided support for international terrorism. Thirty days after that, the Secretary of State will have to issue a follow-up report containing either a determination that Pakistan is a state sponsor of terrorism or a detailed justification as to why Pakistan does not meet the legal criteria for designation.
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