PM Shehbaz Sharif reject US sanctions on Pak missile programme
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 () Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned US sanctions on their ballistic missile programme, asserting it is for defensive purposes. The US cited attempts by the National Development Complex to acquire missile components, leading to penalties. These sanctions followed significant military discussions between China and Pakistan, focusing on regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.
The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan's National Development Complex and three firms linked to its ballistic missile program, freezing their US assets and prohibiting American business ties. The..