Pakistan’s partnership doesn’t prevent sanctions: US State Dept

WASHINGTON: The US State Depart­ment has reaffirmed Pakistan’s status as a long-term partner, while also emphasising that Washington will not hesitate to impose sanctions on allies when it comes to protecting its own interests.During a news briefing on Tuesday, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed the recent US decision to sanction companies allegedly supplying components for Pakistan’s missile programme. On Sept 12, the State Department imposed sanctions on three Chinese firms and one Pakistan-based company, citing their involvement in Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme.
“Pakistan has been a long-term partner of ours, and I think what this action shows,.. Source:Dawn.com