US imposes more sanctions on entities contributing to Pakistan’s missile programme



Pakistani military helicopters fly past a vehicle carrying a long-range ballistic Shaheen III missile take part in a military parade to mark Pakistans National Day in Islamabad on March 25, 2021. — AFP/File
Pakistani military helicopters fly past a vehicle carrying a long-range ballistic Shaheen III missile take part in a military parade to mark Pakistan’s National Day in Islamabad on March 25, 2021. — AFP/File

WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed additional sanctions over four entities linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, saying they were contributing to the proliferation or delivery of such weapons.

“The United States will continue to act against proliferation and associated procurement activities of concern,” the US Department of State said in a statement.


This is a developing story and is being updated with further details 

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