To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

This bill would remove Pakistan’s “major non-NATO ally” status. That status gives countries easier access to extra U.S. defense equipment and to some joint defense research projects, so losing it could limit U.S.–Pakistan military cooperation and benefits. The change would take effect as soon as the bill becomes law.

The President could not give this status back to Pakistan unless the government proves specific action against the Haqqani Network. That includes ongoing military operations that disrupt the group’s safe havens, steps to prevent the group from using any Pakistani territory, active coordination with Afghanistan to restrict militant movement across the border, and progress in arresting and prosecuting the group’s leaders and operatives.

• Who is affected: U.S. and Pakistani governments; people and companies involved in defense cooperation.
• What changes: Pakistan loses special U.S. ally status; it can only be restored if Pakistan meets anti-terror conditions related to the Haqqani Network.
• When: The change happens upon enactment of the law.