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"Unfortunate and biased": Pakistan on US sanction on its entities involved in long-range missiles programme

^{Published on 2024-12-19 04:40:38 - MSN}
 

• The US sanctioned four Pakistani entities for alleged involvement in a ballistic missile program. Pakistan's Foreign Office called the sanctions unfortunate and biased. The US cited concerns about Pakistan's long-range missile development.

The article discusses Pakistan's reaction to the United States imposing sanctions on several of its companies for their involvement in the development of long-range missile technology. Pakistan's Foreign Office described the US sanctions as "unfortunate and biased," arguing that they hinder international cooperation in peaceful space exploration and technology. The sanctions target entities believed to be involved in activities that could contribute to Pakistan's ballistic missile program, which the US sees as a proliferation concern. Pakistan maintains that its missile program is for defensive purposes and not aimed at any specific country, while also criticizing the US for what it perceives as a selective application of non-proliferation norms. The Foreign Office emphasized Pakistan's commitment to international law and its right to pursue technological advancements for peaceful uses.

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