Achi news desk-
The United States has imposed sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. of transfer. These entities have provided missile-related components to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, including its long-range missile program.
The Belarus-based Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant has been tasked with providing a special vehicle chassis to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program. Such chassis are used as launch support equipment for ballistic missiles by Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC), which is responsible for developing ballistic missiles I Missile Technology Control System (MTCR).
People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based Xi’anlonged Technology Development Co, Ltd has supplied missile-related equipment to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program, including a filament winder, which we estimate was the fate of the CDC. Filament winding machines can be used to produce rocket motor cases.
PRC-based Tianjin Creative Source International Trade Co Ltd has supplied missile-related equipment to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program, including welding equipment (which the US assesses as saving space). used in launch vehicles), and a linear accelerator system (which could be used in testing US solid rocket motors). The purchase of Tianjin Creative was apparently intended for Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SPARCO), which designs and manufactures Pakistan’s MTCR Category I ballistic missiles.
Granpect Company Limited of PRC has partnered with Sparco of Pakistan to supply equipment for testing large diameter rocket motors. In addition, Granpact Company Limited also worked to supply equipment for testing large diameter rocket motors to Pakistan’s NDC.
Implications of sanctions
As a result of today’s action, and in accordance with EO 13382, all property and interests in the property of the above-named individuals located in the United States or owned or having controlled by US persons be frozen and reported to the Department. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
In addition, all persons or entities that own, directly or indirectly, 50 percent or more of the Blocked Persons are also blocked. All transactions by or within the United States involving (or the transfer of) any property or interests in the property of designated or otherwise barred persons are prohibited except under a general or specific license issued by OFAC Not authorized or exempted by
These prohibitions include providing or providing finance, goods or services by, or for the benefit of, any Prohibited Person and providing or receiving the provision of finance, goods or services from any such person. In addition, nominees’ entry into the United States is suspended pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 8693.
The strength and integrity of the US government’s sanctions derive not only from the US government’s ability to designate and include specific individuals.
List of Designated Citizens and Blocked Persons (SDN), but also with your consent to remove individuals from the SDN list as required by law. The ultimate aim of sanctions is not to punish but rather to bring about a positive change in behaviour.
Requests to remove from the SDN list can be sent to: [email protected]. Applicants can also refer to the State Department’s Delisting Guidelines page.
