How Pakistan used blackmail to pressure the US on India, leading to the creation of the killer Washington missile
United States and Pakistan have escalated recently following revelations that Pakistan is developing long-range nuclear missiles capable of reaching major US locations. This includes efforts to build intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), a move that has raised alarms in Washington. US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer disclosed that Pakistan had falsely presented its space programme as a cover for its missile development, a strategy that was eventually uncovered by the US. In response, Washington imposed strict sanctions on companies linked to Pakistan's missile programme.
Pakistan’s Failed Attempt to Leverage the US
Before pursuing this ambitious missile development, Pakistan had attempted to influence the Biden administration’s stance on India’s missile capabilities. Pakistani officials repeatedly sought to pressure the US into halting India’s long-range missile development, as reported by Pakistani media Dawn's sources. According to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, the Biden administration rejected these demands, and the Pakistani government’s efforts were firmly dismissed. This rejection from Washington led to growing frustration in Islamabad, which shifted its focus towards advancing its own missile programme targeting the US.
The Shaheen-III Missile: A Key Player in Pakistan’s Strategy
Pakistan already possesses the Shaheen-III missile, which has a range of 2,750 kilometres and is capable of striking any location in India. However, as part of its strategic push, Pakistan is now focused on developing missiles with the range to target the US. This shift in focus has significantly heightened concerns in Washington, particularly as Pakistan’s missile programme could also include potential threats to
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