<p>The outgoing US administration Wednesday (Dec 19) slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including one state-owned, in an action ‘targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction.’ Mathew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, said the four agencies were involved in Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme.</p>

<h2><strong>Details of sanctioned entities</strong></h2>

<p>The entities that were targeted by Washington DC Wednesday included Islambad-based National Development Complex (NDC). The agency is believed to have played a central role in developing Pakistan’s ballistic missile capabilities.</p>

<p>NDC is also responsible for developing Shaheen-series ballistic missiles and also for procuring special vehicle chassis and missile testing equipment to support these efforts.</p>

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<p>Apart from the NDC, US sanctions targeted Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, a company that allegedly supplied a range of equipment to NDC for its missile development activities. Rockside Enterprise, a third firm, was also targeted by the US to prevent “the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the region.”</p>

<h2><strong>Islamabad reacts</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to the move by US, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it was an “unfortunate and biased” action. The statement added that the US move could undermine regional stability by “exacerbating military asymmetries.”</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme</strong></h2>

<p>Reuters cited the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as saying that Pakistan’s Shaheen-series missiles can be used to launch nuclear weapons. The South Asian country first test-exploded a nuclear bomb in 1998 and entered the elite club of nuclear-armed nations. It currently holds at least 170 nuclear warheads.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: Not Planning To Block Any Virtual Private Network In Future</strong></p>

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<p>It must be noted that the Shaheen programme was launched by Pakistan in response to India’s Agni series missiles. Shaheen-III missile, with a range of 2,750 kilometres, has the ability to reach farthest places in India’s northeast as well as Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. It has been reported in media that the missile can strike even Israel, in just 12 minutes.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


The outgoing US administration Wednesday (Dec 19) slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including one state-owned, in an action ‘targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction.

The outgoing US administration Wednesday (Dec 19) slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including one state-owned, in an action ‘targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction.’ Mathew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, said the four agencies were involved in Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme. Details of sanctioned entities The entities that were targeted by Washington DC Wednesday included Islambad-based National Development Complex (NDC). The agency is believed to have played a central role in developing Pakistan’s ballistic missile capabilities. NDC is also responsible for developing Shaheen-series ballistic missiles and also for procuring special vehicle chassis and missile testing equipment to support these efforts. Also read: Indian agencies make dossier on Pakistan`s terror support Apart from the NDC, US sanctions targeted Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, a company that allegedly supplied a range of equipment to NDC for its missile development activities. Rockside Enterprise, a third firm, was also targeted by the US to prevent “the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the region.” Islamabad reacts Reacting to the move by US, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it was an “unfortunate and biased” action. The statement added that the US move could undermine regional stability by “exacerbating military asymmetries.” Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme Reuters cited the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as saying that Pakistan’s Shaheen-series missiles can be used to launch nuclear weapons. The South Asian country first test-exploded a nuclear bomb in 1998 and entered the elite club of nuclear-armed nations. It currently holds at least 170 nuclear warheads. Watch: Pakistan: Not Planning To Block Any Virtual Private Network In Future × It must be noted that the Shaheen programme was launched by Pakistan in response to India’s Agni series missiles. Shaheen-III missile, with a range of 2,750 kilometres, has the ability to reach farthest places in India’s northeast as well as Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. It has been reported in media that the missile can strike even Israel, in just 12 minutes. (With inputs from agencies)

US targets Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, slaps sanctions on four entities

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<p>The outgoing US administration Wednesday (Dec 19) slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including one state-owned, in an action ‘targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction.’ Mathew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, said the four agencies were involved in Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme.</p></p>
<h2><strong>Details of sanctioned entities</strong></h2>
<p>The entities that were targeted by Washington DC Wednesday included Islambad-based National Development Complex (NDC). The agency is believed to have played a central role in developing Pakistan’s ballistic missile capabilities.</p>
<p>NDC is also responsible for developing Shaheen-series ballistic missiles and also for procuring special vehicle chassis and missile testing equipment to support these efforts.</p>
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<p>Apart from the NDC, US sanctions targeted Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, a company that allegedly supplied a range of equipment to NDC for its missile development activities. Rockside Enterprise, a third firm, was also targeted by the US to prevent “the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the region.”</p>
<h2><strong>Islamabad reacts</strong></h2>
<p>Reacting to the move by US, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it was an “unfortunate and biased” action. The statement added that the US move could undermine regional stability by “exacerbating military asymmetries.”</p>
<h2><strong>Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme</strong></h2>
<p>Reuters cited the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as saying that Pakistan’s Shaheen-series missiles can be used to launch nuclear weapons. The South Asian country first test-exploded a nuclear bomb in 1998 and entered the elite club of nuclear-armed nations. It currently holds at least 170 nuclear warheads.</p>
<p><strong>Watch: Pakistan: Not Planning To Block Any Virtual Private Network In Future</strong></p>
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<p>It must be noted that the Shaheen programme was launched by Pakistan in response to India’s Agni series missiles. Shaheen-III missile, with a range of 2,750 kilometres, has the ability to reach farthest places in India’s northeast as well as Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. It has been reported in media that the missile can strike even Israel, in just 12 minutes.</p>
<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


Shaheen-III missile, with a range of 2,750 kilometres, has the ability to reach farthest places in India’s northeast as well as Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean.



Islamabad The outgoing US administration Wednesday (Dec 19) slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including one state-owned, in an action ‘targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction.’ Mathew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, said the four agencies were involved in Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme. Details of sanctioned entities The entities that were targeted by Washington DC Wednesday included Islambad-based National Development Complex (NDC). The agency is believed to have played a central role in developing Pakistan’s ballistic missile capabilities. NDC is also responsible for developing Shaheen-series ballistic missiles and also for procuring special vehicle chassis and missile testing equipment to support these efforts. Also read: Indian agencies make dossier on Pakistan`s terror support Apart from the NDC, US sanctions targeted Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, a company that allegedly supplied a range of equipment to NDC for its missile development activities. Rockside Enterprise, a third firm, was also targeted by the US to prevent “the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the region.” Islamabad reacts Reacting to the move by US, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it was an “unfortunate and biased” action. The statement added that the US move could undermine regional stability by “exacerbating military asymmetries.” Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme Reuters cited the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as saying that Pakistan’s Shaheen-series missiles can be used to launch nuclear weapons. The South Asian country first test-exploded a nuclear bomb in 1998 and entered the elite club of nuclear-armed nations. It currently holds at least 170 nuclear warheads. Watch: Pakistan: Not Planning To Block Any Virtual Private Network In Future × It must be noted that the Shaheen programme was launched by Pakistan in response to India’s Agni series missiles. Shaheen-III missile, with a range of 2,750 kilometres, has the ability to reach farthest places in India’s northeast as well as Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. It has been reported in media that the missile can strike even Israel, in just 12 minutes. (With inputs from agencies)

<p>According to reports, India's defence research and developmental organisation(DRDO) has said that an industrial autoclave seized from a Pakistan-bound Chinese ship, can be used in the manufacture of very long-range ballistic missiles or satellite launch rockets.</p>

<p>The report suggests that the autoclave can be used for Pakistan's long-range <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../pakistan-launches-surface-to-surface-ballistic- missile-shaheen-1-262916">Shaheen-II</a> missile. The weapon was tested by Pakistan in May last year.</p>

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<p>In fact, the confirmation exposes the nuclear nexus between China and its all-weather ally Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China had allegedly helped its allies like North Korea in developing nuclear arsenal.</p>

<p>According to the report, DRDO's technical experts and missile scientists said that the autoclave can, in fact, be used in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction.</p>

<p>If proved correct, it is a violation of international laws on nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>India had detained the ship on February 3 at the Kandla port following an intelligence tip off.</p>

<p>It has been speculated that the dual-use agent was being passed off as an industrial dryer.</p>


According to reports, India's defence research and developmental organisation(DRDO) has said that an industrial autoclave seized from a Pakistan-bound Chinese ship, can be used in the manufacture of very long-range ballistic missiles or satellite launch rockets.

According to reports, India's defence research and developmental organisation(DRDO) has said that an industrial autoclave seized from a Pakistan-bound Chinese ship, can be used in the manufacture of very long-range ballistic missiles or satellite launch rockets. The report suggests that the autoclave can be used for Pakistan's long-range Shaheen-II missile. The weapon was tested by Pakistan in May last year. × In fact, the confirmation exposes the nuclear nexus between China and its all-weather ally Pakistan. × China had allegedly helped its allies like North Korea in developing nuclear arsenal. According to the report, DRDO's technical experts and missile scientists said that the autoclave can, in fact, be used in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction. If proved correct, it is a violation of international laws on nuclear weapons. India had detained the ship on February 3 at the Kandla port following an intelligence tip off. It has been speculated that the dual-use agent was being passed off as an industrial dryer.

Industrial autoclave seized from Pakistan-bound Chinese ship at Kandla port can be used in Shaheen-II missile: Report

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US targets Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, slaps sanctions on four entities

US targets Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, slaps sanctions on four entities

Industrial autoclave seized from Pakistan-bound Chinese ship at Kandla port can be used in Shaheen-II missile: Report