Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 14, 2007

Condemns the imposition of a state of emergency in Pakistan by General Pervez Musharraf.

Calls on General Musharraf to restore the Constitution, restore the removed judges to their positions, and release arrested opposition members.

Commends members of the legal profession in Pakistan, opposition politicians, human rights activists, and independent journalists for their opposition to the state of emergency.

Expects General Musharraf to step down as Chief of Army Staff.

Urges that free elections be held before January 15, 2008, as previously scheduled.

Urges President George W. Bush to suspend all military assistance to Pakistan until such conditions have been met.

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Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D–NY

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]

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Nov 14, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 14, 2007
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2007
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HRES 810 · Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.

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