Country Reports on Terrorism 2012

Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs (NADR)/Export
Control and Related Border Security. The United States provided assistance to strengthen
Pakistan’s export control system to prevent transfer of weapons of mass destruction and related
technology. NADR/Export Control and Related Border Security funds were used for
nonproliferation export control training addressing legal/regulatory reform, export licensing
systems, customs enforcement, general inspection, weapons of mass destruction detection
training for border control personnel, and procuring specialized radiation/chemical detection
equipment. The United States also provided assistance to build Pakistani law enforcement
capacity to detect, deter, and respond to terrorist threats. Specifically, the Department of State’s
Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program provided training and equipment to Pakistani law
enforcement to build its capacity to secure land borders and more effectively conduct terrorismrelated
investigations, including through improved police-prosecutorial cooperation. The State
Department provided ATA assistance with the goal of institutionalizing such assistance within
Pakistan’s law enforcement training structure. NADR/Global Threat Reduction Programs (GTR)
provided assistance to Pakistan to prevent terrorist access to biological expertise, materials, and
technology. GTR engaged scientists to reduce bio-security threats against the United States by
supporting pathogen security, safe and secure laboratory conduct, and disease detection and
control.
Foreign Military Financing (FMF). FMF promotes the development of Pakistan's long-term
counterinsurgency and counterterrorism capabilities to promote security and stability throughout
the country, particularly in the conflict affected areas on the western borders with Afghanistan;
improves Pakistan's ability to lead and/or participate in maritime security operations; and
supports the transformation and modernization of Pakistan's military into a more professional
and capable force to meet Pakistan's legitimate defense needs. Since 2011, the bulk of FMF
assistance has been restricted from execution due to provisions contained in the Kerry-Lugar-
Berman legislation. During that period, however, we delivered significant assistance, including
new and upgraded F-16s to the Pakistan Air Force which are being used to support
counterterrorism efforts throughout the border region. In addition, we delivered one Oliver
Hazard Perry-class frigate which has been consistently used by the Pakistan Navy to support its
participation in Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 (counterterrorism operations) and CTF 151
(counter-piracy operations). Funding from FY 2011 through FY 2013 will be directed towards
enhancing Pakistan’s counterinsurgency and counterterrorism capabilities in the areas of
precision strike, battlefield air mobility/combat search and rescue, battlefield communications,
night vision, survivability, countering improvised explosive devices, and border control.
International Military Education and Training (IMET). Pakistan’s IMET program supported
professional military education for Pakistan’s military leaders, emphasizing respect for the rule
of law, human rights, and democratic values, including civilian control of the military. IMET
also supported effective management of Pakistan’s defense establishment through training in
logistics, defense acquisition, and resource management. As required as part of the Kerry-Lugar-
Berman legislation, a significant portion of this funding supports training related to
counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Pakistan.
Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund/Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund. The
Department of Defense’s Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund and the Department of State’s
successor program, the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund (PCCF), assist the
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