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America has taken strict action regarding Pakistan's nuclear and missile program. The US Department of industry and Security (BIS) has put more than 13 Pakistani companies on its watch list. These companies are suspected to be involved in dangerous nuclear activities. Apart from this, the US has also imposed sanctions on 7 more Pakistani companies because they were helping pakistan in its ballistic missile program. America says that all these companies can pose a threat to America's security and foreign policy.
America took action against these Pakistani companies
America has taken this strict step after the recent changes made in the Export Administration Rules (EAR). This action has affected about 70 companies from China, pakistan, Iran, south africa and UAE. Pakistani companies added to the list for nuclear related activities include Britlite Engineering, Intentech International, Intralink Incorporated, Proc Master, Rehman Engineering and Services and others.
'Work is being done against the national security and foreign policy of America'
Washington has said that these Pakistani companies are working against the national security and foreign policy of America. Now it will be difficult for these companies to access American technology. If these companies want to buy any goods from America or want to use America's technology, then they will need additional licenses.
America has also imposed sanctions on 7 companies related to Pakistan's ballistic missile program. The major companies among these are business Concern, Global Traders, Linkers Automation. These companies are located in cities like Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad and Wah Cantonment and were playing their role in the missile program.
Pakistan expressed displeasure
Pakistan has strongly criticized the sanctions imposed by America on many of its companies. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said that this step is unfair and motivated by political thinking. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat ali Khan said that this decision of America is against the rules of global trade and technology. He said that this would make it difficult for pakistan to access the technologies that are necessary for the social and economic development of the country. It is worth noting that relations between pakistan and America have remained tense since the withdrawal of US forces from afghanistan in 2021.
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