<p>In a recent development highlighting the ongoing concerns surrounding proliferation trading between Pakistan and China, Indian customs officials intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, at the Nhava Sheva port on January 23. The vessel, en-route to Karachi, was carrying a suspicious cargo that raised red flags among port authorities, leading to a thorough inspection by Indian authorities and subsequent seizure of the consignment. This interception is part of a broader effort by Indian authorities to prevent the illegal transfer of dual-use military-grade items to Pakistan.</p>

<p>The seizure was prompted by specific intelligence received by port officials, who became suspicious after scanning the official documents submitted for the consignment. The documents identified the consigner as 'Shanghai JXE Global Logistics Co Ltd' and the consignee as 'Pakistan Wings Pvt Ltd' based in Sialkot, Pakistan. Further investigation revealed that around 22000 kg consignment, initially believed to be destined for Pakistan Wings, was actually shipped by Taiyuan Mining Import and Export Co Ltd and intended for Cosmos Engineering in Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjNgdKxntWEAxUkgWMGHf8OCd0QxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-keeping-close-tabs-on-chinese-pakistani-naval-drills-in-northern-arabian-sea-sources-to-wion-658875" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-keeping-close-tabs-on-chinese-pakistani-naval-drills-in-northern-arabian-sea-sources-to-wion-658875&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNgdKxntWEAxUkgWMGHf8OCd0QxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">India keeping close tab on China-Pakistan naval drills in northern Arabian Sea: Sources to WION</a></strong></p>

<p>Cosmos Engineering, a known Pakistani defense supplier, has been under scrutiny since March 2022 when Indian authorities intercepted a shipment of thermoelectric instruments at the same port. These incidents underscore a pattern of attempts by Pakistan to acquire dual-use and restricted items for military purposes through intermediaries.</p>

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<p>The link between Pakistan Wings and Quantum Logix, a US-sanctioned entity for its activities contrary to national security interests, raises further concerns about the clandestine nature of these transactions. Quantum Logix has been on US Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entities list on June 14 last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China-Pakistan: 'All-weather' allies</strong></p>

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<p>This seizure is reminiscent of previous instances where China attempted to supply prohibited items to Pakistan under the guise of legitimate goods. In February 2020, an autoclave, potentially intended for Pakistan's missile program, was seized from a Chinese ship mis declaring the item as an "industrial dryer." This incident, along with the recent interception, highlights Pakistan's persistent efforts to circumvent international regulations, including the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), for its military ambitions.</p>


In a recent development highlighting the ongoing concerns surrounding proliferation trading between Pakistan and China, Indian customs officials intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, at the Nhava Sheva port on January 23.

In a recent development highlighting the ongoing concerns surrounding proliferation trading between Pakistan and China, Indian customs officials intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, at the Nhava Sheva port on January 23. The vessel, en-route to Karachi, was carrying a suspicious cargo that raised red flags among port authorities, leading to a thorough inspection by Indian authorities and subsequent seizure of the consignment. This interception is part of a broader effort by Indian authorities to prevent the illegal transfer of dual-use military-grade items to Pakistan. The seizure was prompted by specific intelligence received by port officials, who became suspicious after scanning the official documents submitted for the consignment. The documents identified the consigner as 'Shanghai JXE Global Logistics Co Ltd' and the consignee as 'Pakistan Wings Pvt Ltd' based in Sialkot, Pakistan. Further investigation revealed that around 22000 kg consignment, initially believed to be destined for Pakistan Wings, was actually shipped by Taiyuan Mining Import and Export Co Ltd and intended for Cosmos Engineering in Pakistan. Also read: India keeping close tab on China-Pakistan naval drills in northern Arabian Sea: Sources to WION Cosmos Engineering, a known Pakistani defense supplier, has been under scrutiny since March 2022 when Indian authorities intercepted a shipment of thermoelectric instruments at the same port. These incidents underscore a pattern of attempts by Pakistan to acquire dual-use and restricted items for military purposes through intermediaries. Also read: China vying to control Pakistani media with the help of proposed `nerve centre`: US report The link between Pakistan Wings and Quantum Logix, a US-sanctioned entity for its activities contrary to national security interests, raises further concerns about the clandestine nature of these transactions. Quantum Logix has been on US Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR) entities list on June 14 last year. Watch: China-Pakistan: 'All-weather' allies × This seizure is reminiscent of previous instances where China attempted to supply prohibited items to Pakistan under the guise of legitimate goods. In February 2020, an autoclave, potentially intended for Pakistan's missile program, was seized from a Chinese ship mis declaring the item as an "industrial dryer." This incident, along with the recent interception, highlights Pakistan's persistent efforts to circumvent international regulations, including the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), for its military ambitions.

India seizes dual-use items bound for Pakistan from China

<p>Pakistan’s junior foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar suggested to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the country should stop cosying up with the United States at the expense of sacrificing its strategic relationship with China, leaked US intelligence documents revealed.</p>

<p>She said that the country can “no longer try to maintain a middle ground between China and the United States,” the report stated, according to the Washington Post.</p>

<p>The leaked documents, published by Washington Post, contain two Pakistani memos warning the top brass not to irk China to maintain links with the United States.</p>

<p>The Washington Post, however, has not revealed how it got access to those Pakistani memos.</p>

<p>It also states how Pakistan should distance itself from the United States on issues like Moscow and China.</p>

<p>One of the memos talks about the meeting that took place between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and the PM in March this year to discuss Pakistan’s relations with China</p>

<p>The memo titled “Pakistan’s difficult choices”, details how Islamabad is cautious and wants to avoid giving the appearance of appeasing the West.</p>

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<p>Another memo, dated February 17, reveals details of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s discussions with a subordinate on an upcoming UN vote on the Ukraine conflict. It also anticipated renewed Western pressure to back the UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion.</p>

<p>Pakistan is among the 32 countries that abstained from voting every time a US-backed resolution on the Ukrainian conflict was raised in the UN General Assembly.</p>

<p>In the memo, one of his advisors told PM Sharif that supporting the UN-backed resolution would signal a shift in Pakistan’s position as it had earlier maintained absence on a similar resolution.</p>

<p>The advisor further states Pakistan should focus on negotiating trade and energy deals with Russia, and not support the resolution as it could jeopardise those ties.</p>

<p>The Washington Post report further points out that leaked documents reflect how major developing nations are looking to “evade the intensifying standoff between the United States, Russia and China and, in some cases, exploit that rivalry for their own gain.”</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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Pakistan’s junior foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar suggested to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the country should stop cosying up with the United States at the expense of sacrificing its strategic relationship with China, leaked US intelligence documents revealed.

Pakistan’s junior foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar suggested to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the country should stop cosying up with the United States at the expense of sacrificing its strategic relationship with China, leaked US intelligence documents revealed. She said that the country can “no longer try to maintain a middle ground between China and the United States,” the report stated, according to the Washington Post. The leaked documents, published by Washington Post, contain two Pakistani memos warning the top brass not to irk China to maintain links with the United States. The Washington Post, however, has not revealed how it got access to those Pakistani memos. It also states how Pakistan should distance itself from the United States on issues like Moscow and China. One of the memos talks about the meeting that took place between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and the PM in March this year to discuss Pakistan’s relations with China The memo titled “Pakistan’s difficult choices”, details how Islamabad is cautious and wants to avoid giving the appearance of appeasing the West. US Warns Beijing on South China Sea Another memo, dated February 17, reveals details of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s discussions with a subordinate on an upcoming UN vote on the Ukraine conflict. It also anticipated renewed Western pressure to back the UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion. Pakistan is among the 32 countries that abstained from voting every time a US-backed resolution on the Ukrainian conflict was raised in the UN General Assembly. In the memo, one of his advisors told PM Sharif that supporting the UN-backed resolution would signal a shift in Pakistan’s position as it had earlier maintained absence on a similar resolution. The advisor further states Pakistan should focus on negotiating trade and energy deals with Russia, and not support the resolution as it could jeopardise those ties. The Washington Post report further points out that leaked documents reflect how major developing nations are looking to “evade the intensifying standoff between the United States, Russia and China and, in some cases, exploit that rivalry for their own gain.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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