US Warns of Pakistan's Long-Range Missile Development Threatening Security

Pakistan is reportedly developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that could potentially target the United States, according to US Deputy National Security Adviser John Finer. This development raises concerns about Pakistan's intentions and is viewed as an emerging threat by US officials. Finer highlighted that Pakistan is pursuing advanced missile technology, including systems that could facilitate the testing of larger rocket engines. The remarks come in the wake of new sanctions imposed by the US State Department on Pakistan's missile program, which the Pakistani Foreign Ministry has condemned as biased and detrimental to regional stability, particularly in the context of its rivalry with India. Pakistan, a nuclear power since 1998, possesses a range of long-range ballistic missiles, including the Shaheen and Ghauri missiles, and is estimated to have around 170 nuclear warheads.