A senior official from the White House has raised alarms over Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missiles, suggesting they could pose a direct threat to the United States. The nuclear-armed nation is reportedly enhancing its missile capabilities to reach beyond South Asia, potentially targeting American soil.
John Finer, the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, addressed the issue during a session at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He questioned Pakistan’s motives behind the ballistic missile program, stating, “What Pakistan is pursuing raises critical questions about the objectives of their missile program.”
Finer highlighted Pakistan’s recent advancements, emphasizing the development of cutting-edge missile systems and large rocket motor testing capabilities. “Pakistan’s activities can only be viewed as an emerging threat to the United States. Few nations have nuclear weapons and missile capabilities that can reach the U.S., but those that do—Russia, North Korea, and China—pose significant threats to our security. Pakistan may be heading in the same direction,” he warned.
The United States, once a close ally of Pakistan, now finds itself questioning Islamabad’s strategic intentions. These remarks come amidst growing concerns about nuclear proliferation and technological advancements in South Asia, signaling a shift in U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Finer’s statement underscores the evolving global security dynamics, where even traditional alliances are being reshaped by emerging threats. The concerns voiced by the U.S. highlight the potential for Pakistan’s missile program to disrupt regional and global stability.
