U.S. Warns Pakistan's Missile Program Poses Emerging Threat

Washington imposes sanctions on Pakistani entities, raising concerns about long-range missile capabilities and regional stability.

The U.S. has sanctioned four Pakistani entities, including the state-run National Development Complex, for their role in advancing Pakistan's ballistic missile program.
Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer described Pakistan's long-range missile development as an emerging threat, potentially capable of reaching the U.S. in the future.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry condemned the sanctions as discriminatory and harmful to regional peace, accusing the U.S. of double standards and unfounded allegations.
The sanctions freeze U.S.-based assets of targeted entities and bar American businesses from engaging with them, citing concerns over weapons proliferation.
Experts suggest the sanctions reflect deteriorating U.S.-Pakistan ties and growing U.S. unease over Pakistan's close relationship with China.