Pakistan Developing Missiles That Could Eventually Reach US

The US and Pakistan have experienced a significant deterioration in their relations, as evidenced by the imposition of sanctions on four Pakistani entities involved in the country's ballistic missile program. Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer stated that Pakistan has pursued increasingly sophisticated missile technology, raising concerns about the potential consequences of continued trends. The sanctions, announced by the Biden administration, target the National Development Complex (NDC) and three Karachi-based companies, which are alleged to have contributed to Pakistan's ballistic missile program. Pakistan has denied any wrongdoing, labeling the sanctions as discriminatory and casting doubt on US claims that targeted businesses were involved in weapons proliferation.