US sanctions Chinese, Belarusian firms for aiding Pakistan’s Missile Program

The United States has levied sanctions on Chinese and Belarusian firms accused of supporting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The U.S. State Department identified entities such as Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, Xi’an Longde Technology Development Company Limited, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade Co Ltd, and Granpect Company Limited for allegedly providing materials and equipment to Pakistan’s missile program.

These sanctions were imposed under Executive Order 13382, targeting entities involved in proliferating weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. As a result, the assets of these companies in the U.S. are frozen, and American individuals and businesses are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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The State Department clarified that these measures aim to discourage further proliferation activities and support international security and nonproliferation efforts.