Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 02 Mar 2024,Saturday India Global
Indian authorities intercepted a ship bound for Karachi from China at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port, suspecting it carried dual-use cargo for Pakistan's nuclear program. A DRDO team certified the consignment's potential military application, including a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine crucial for missile development. The consignment, shipped by Taiyuan Mining Import and Export Co Ltd, raised concerns over China's support for Pakistan's nuclear ambitions. Past seizures reveal a pattern of covert shipments, indicating potential violations of international regulations. Investigations are underway to determine links to Pakistan's Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DESTO) and assess adherence to global agreements.
