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HRES 810 110th Congress House International Affairs Armed Forces and National Security Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Democracy Dissenters Economic assistance Foreign leaders Freedom of the press Government Operations and Politics Human rights Law Military assistance Military regimes Opposition (Political science) Pakistan Political prisoners Protection of officials Rule of law South Asia

Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.

Introduced: November 8, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Nov 9, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
Nov 8, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 8, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses opposition to the declaration of a state of emergency by President Pervez Musharraf, calls for a return to constitutional order, and urges the government of Pakistan to ensure that free elections are held in January 2008, as scheduled.

Calls for security for Pakistan's opposition leaders, including former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and the release of individuals detained without charges.

Calls on the government of Pakistan to end media restrictions.

Calls for a review of U.S. aid to Pakistan in the aftermath of President Musharraf's proclamation.

Supports the protection of human rights in Pakistan.

What's happening now November 9, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)

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