PM Shehbaz Sharif reject US sanctions on Pak missile programme

 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. 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.