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to encoura g e and p romote pu b lic-private partner- s h ips in P a k istan in order to bolster ongoing development efforts and strengthen economic prospects , especiall yw ith respect to opportunities to build civic responsibility and professional skills of the people of Pakistan, including sup- port for institutions of higher learning with international accreditation; ( G )toe x pand people-to-people engagement between the two countries, through increased educational, technical, and cultural exchanges and other methods; ( H ) to encourage the development of local analytical capacity to measure program effectiveness and progress on an integrated basis, especially across the areas of U nited S tates assistance and payments to Pakistan, and increase accountability for how such assistance and payments are being spent; ( I ) to assist Pakistan ’ s efforts to improve counterter- rorism financing and anti-money laundering regulatory structure in order to achieve international standards and encourage Pakistan to apply for ‘ ‘Financial A ction T ask Force’’ observer status and adhere to the United N ations International C onvention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism; ( J ) to strengthen Pakistan’s counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy to help prevent any territory of Pakistan from being used as a base or conduit for terrorist attacks in Pakistan or elsewhere; ( K ) to strengthen Pakistan’s efforts to develop strong and effective law enforcement and national defense forces under civilian leadership; ( L ) to achieve full cooperation in matters of counter- proliferation of nuclear materials and related networks; ( M ) to strengthen Pakistan’s efforts to gain control of its under-governed areas and address the threat posed by any person or group that conducts violence, sabotage, or other terrorist activities in Pakistan or its neighboring countries; and (N) to explore means to consult with and utili z e the relevant expertise and skills of the Pakistani-American community .TI T LE I —D E MOCRA TIC , ECO N OMIC, AND DE V ELO P MENT A S SISTANCE F OR PA K ISTAN SEC.10 1. AUTHORIZ ATIO N O F ASSISTANCE. (a) I N G E NE RAL . — The President is authorized to provide assist- ance to Pakistan— ( 1 ) to support the consolidation of democratic institutions; ( 2 ) to support the expansion of rule of law, build the capacity of government institutions, and promote respect for internationally-recognized human rights; 2 2 USC841 1 .
