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“We have received no official information from the US and are trying to ascertain the facts. The identities of the individuals have not been shared with us. There has been no effort to verify any facts from us,” FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said while responding to a question.
FO further stated that there have been instances in the past when restrictions have been placed on Pakistani entities on mere suspicion.
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“In many cases denials have been made based on ‘catch-all’ provisions for items which were not even on any control lists and were intended for purely peaceful uses and socio-economic development,” Farooqui said.
The spokesperson stressed that Pakistan has genuine socio-economic development needs involving utilization of equipment, items and technologies, some of which might also be dual-use technologies.
In such cases, we ensure that we follow all end-use certification requirements and provide guarantees against any misuse or diversion,” Farooqui said adding that in such cases, “we ensure that we follow all end-use certification requirements and provide guarantees against any misuse or diversion.”
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She also said that Pakistan is willing to consider ‘additional requirements or guarantees required’ if necessary.
With regard to the denial of exporting technology to Pakistan, Farooqui said that Pakistan find references to delicate regional balance as specifically objectionable and frivolous, “considering the fact that one country in our region has been provided waivers and special status for access to sensitive technologies.”
“This has led to the development of advanced military weaponry and is threatening strategic stability in South Asia,” FO concluded.
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