ISLAMABAD: The foreign office has said that the recent decision of the US government to impose sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program would have no impact on decisions related defence of the country.
Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told a TV channel that Pakistan had also faced sanctions in the past, but a decision about the defense of the country was to be taken by the nation, adding there had been no change on the policy related to the defense of the country.
Earlier, while reacting to the sanctions, the Foreign Office had said that Pakistan considered the US decision to impose sanctions on National Defense Complex and three commercial entities as unfortunate and biased.
“Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are meant to defend its sovereignty and preserve peace and stability in South Asia. The latest installment of sanctions defies the objective of peace and security by aiming to accentuate military asymmetries. Such policies have dangerous implications for strategic stability of our region and beyond.”
The Foreign Office had said Pakistan’s strategic programme is a sacred trust bestowed by 240 million people upon its leadership.
The sanctity of this trust, held in the highest esteem across the entire political spectrum, cannot be compromised.
