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After Pahalgam attack, lawmakers press witnesses on Pakistan links to militant groups and need for calibrated U.S. pressure
Summary
Committee members pressed witnesses about Pakistani support or tolerance for militant groups implicated in attacks on India, discussed possible consequences including FATF listing and visa or financial measures, and explored the role of Pakistan in countering ISIS‑K while balancing broader U.S. strategic interests.
Members of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee questioned witnesses about Pakistan’s role following the April Pahalgam attack in Indian‑administered Kashmir and the subsequent India–Pakistan escalation.
Representative Scott Perry asked whether Pakistan should face financial sanctions such as relisting to a Financial Action Task Force gray list; Lisa Curtis said that consideration of such steps is reasonable if investigations…
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