Pakistan has strongly criticized the new U.S. sanctions imposed on its ballistic missile program, labeling them as discriminatory and a threat to regional peace and security. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan issued a statement expressing concerns over the implications of the sanctions on the strategic stability of the region and beyond. The statement also questioned the basis of the U.S. allegations against the targeted businesses, citing a lack of evidence to support claims of weapons proliferation.
The sanctions, which freeze any U.S. property belonging to the designated entities and prohibit Americans from engaging in business with them, have targeted several Pakistani businesses. Among the sanctioned entities are the National Development Complex in Islamabad, accused of acquiring items for Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile program, including the SHAHEEN series of ballistic missiles. Other entities facing sanctions include Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, Affiliates International, and Rockside Enterprise.
