Pakistan missiles worry U.S.; 47 entities under strict watch

[Thorough Pro]

Americans should now stop worrying about our missiles and enjoy the Trumpy golden showers.

 

[Dalit]

LOL these Americans just woke up and discovered our Shaheen III. A missile that has been in official existence since 2015. Congrats Americans.

American rhetoric doesn't bother us. In fact, we use their paranoia as a gauge of our success.

 

[CriticalThought]

The right reason to conduct an ICBM test: India can theoretically put Agni V on an SSBN thus putting it's second strike capability thousands of kms away. In order to ensure minimal credible deterrence, we need to develop ICBM technology and modify it so that we can launch from SSBN. And that is also the reason why we need nuclear powered SSBN.

 

[tarrar]

Pakistan should not atop its research & development of missiles & should continue its hard work in all defence fields.

These concerns are purely coming only from India & US is completely under Indian influence, as US is only speaking for crying India.

More missiles needs to be tested & all Indian US scripted concerns should be ignored.

 

[Trango Towers]

The enemiles of Pakistan always speak with two tongues but understand only one. They understand the language of force. Period.
When they know we will be unable to destroy them they will not even try to destroy us. Who here thinks that if we didn't have nukes we wouldn't have been invaded. India forcing our hand was a gift for us. Thank you India.

 

[Devil Soul]

Time & time again Pakistan have been slapped with restrictions with regards to its missile defense program & time and time again it's been proven useless; it's time the US divert its energizes somewhere else, bcoz no matter how many restrictions are imposed this program aren't gonna stop. All Pak missile are for its own safety and are essential for keeping Anti Pak states @ check..... stay tuned for more..

 

[Mutakalim]

Nothing new here. These entities were already under strict watch.

 

[Kamikaze Pilot]

THE SOURCE OF THIS NEWS IS INDIAN!! WHY EVEN BOTHER??!!!

 

[Kompromat]

I spoke with Lt. General (R) GM, the former Nuke boss. He says these sanctions are symbolic and mean nothing in practice. We have total indigenous capabilities to continue our developments.

 

[Little Falcon]

Forever!

 

[Tank131]

The article doesnt make sense. If Shaheen 3 were the reason, sanctions would have been placed during 2015 or 2016. Rather they were placed 1 week before testing Babur 3 SLCM. This was more likely the reasoning.

 

[xyxmt]

That's like saying every terrorist attack that occurs, will be associated with Pakistan no matter if you like it or not!

feel free to disagree...

you can even associate all rapes in India with Pakistan for all we care.

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

This handout photograph released by Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations on December 11, 2015, shows a Shaheen III surface-to-surface ballistic missile being launched from an undisclosed location in the country. The United States is specifically worried over Shaheen-III, which has a range of 2,750 km, as this puts Israel along with several European countries in its range. | Photo Credit: AFP

Shaheen-III of particular concern; Trump to follow Obama defence policy on India

The United States government is increasingly worried over the rising range and variety of Islamabad’s missile capability and the recent decision of the Obama administration to impose trade restrictions on seven Pakistani entities came out of this concern, a source familiar with the developments told The Hindu.

The official announcement of the decision did not detail the reasons, but said there was “reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable facts,” that these entities “have been involved in actions contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States”. All the entities are linked to Pakistan’s missile programme. With the addition of these seven, there are 47 Pakistani entities that are under strict watch of the U.S agencies.

Shaheen-III the reason

What has triggered the alarm bells in Washington is Shaheen-III, which has a range of 2,750 km. Pakistan has officially explained its longest-range missile to date, tested for the first time in 2015, as a capability to strike the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the farthest Indian territory from its shores. But the missile also has Israel in its range, along with several European countries – something that the U.S. strategic community finds unnerving.

The entities put under trade restrictions by the U.S include the Islamabad-based National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM), and its subsidiaries, Air Weapons Complex (AWC), Maritime Technology Complex (MTC) and New Auto Engineering (NAE).


Speaking at an event on nuclear security, Vice-President Joe Biden alluded to this concern on Wednesday. “Not just North Korea, but Russia, Pakistan, and others have made counterproductive moves that only increase the risk that nuclear weapons could be used in a regional conflict in Europe, South Asia, or East Asia. Working with Congress, the next administration will have to navigate these dangers and — I hope — continue leading the global consensus to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in our world.”

It will be ditto Obama here

The incoming administration will continue with the existing U.S. policies towards India, Pakistan and Asia in general, Defence Secretary-designate James Mattis indicated during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Forces Committee. He complemented Pakistan for its action against terror groups that operate within the country, adding that he would push for more effective targeting of groups that were aimed at neighbouring countries. This is in line with the Obama administration’s efforts in the region.

Mr. Mattis said he would “hesitate to use phrases such as “rebalance” or “pivot” as they imply that we are turning away from our commitments elsewhere,” but added that “China’s behavior has led countries in the region to look for stronger U.S. leadership. “If confirmed, I will examine ways to strengthen our allies and partners, while taking a careful look at our own military capabilities in the region,” he said.

Mr. Mattis also pledged to continue with the Obama policy of enhancing a long-term strategic relationship with India “based on the convergence of our interests and our shared democratic values.” “I note that the United States and India recently cemented India’s status as a Major Defence Partner. If confirmed, I would assess what particular areas in the bilateral security relationship I should focus on, and what steps can be taken to bolster the overall defence relationship.”

‘We will work with Pakistan’

Naming sanctuary and freedom of movement for the Afghan Taliban and associated militant networks inside Pakistani territory as “a key operational issue faced by the Afghan security force,” Mr. Mattis, who has commanded the U.S forces in Afghanistan, said he would work with Pakistan to improve the situation.

“Our relationship with Pakistan, including our military-to-military relationship, has had highs and lows. We have long faced a lack of trust within the Pakistani military and government about our goals in the region. If confirmed, I will work to build the trust that we need for an effective partnership,” he told the Senate Committee.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/intern...trict-watch/article17036380.ece?homepage=true

In other words from the american POV with regards to Pakistan: please be super weak, powerless & incompetent. So we can have our way and make Pakistan a "success story" like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria & Libya.

 

[Khanate]

Pakistan doesn't respond to blackmails. Never have, never will.

 

[Cool_Soldier]

More you try to stop ....More will quick things will come out.