US Warns of Pakistan's Missile Development Threat

Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer has warned that nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that could enable it to strike targets beyond South Asia, including the United States. This revelation highlights the declining relations between Washington and Islamabad since the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Finer characterized Pakistan's missile advancements as an 'emerging threat' and expressed concerns over the intentions driving its ballistic missile program. Following these comments, the US imposed sanctions targeting four entities linked to Pakistan's missile development. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to address the proliferation risks associated with Pakistan's missile technology. This situation raises significant questions regarding regional security dynamics and US foreign policy in South Asia.