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U.S. Arms Sales to Pakistan (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Aug. 24, 2009
Report Number RS22757
Report Type Report
Authors Richard F. Grimmett, Specialist in International Security
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

This report briefly reviews the issue of U.S. arms sales to Pakistan. It provides background details regarding recent major weapons transactions between the United States and Pakistan, as well as the rationale given for such sales. It also reviews the current statutory framework that governs U.S. weapons sales to Pakistan, including existing authorities that could be used to curtail or terminate existing or prospective sales to that country. This report will only be updated should events warrant.