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WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, has identified Pakistan among countries posing a growing strategic concern, citing its evolving long-range missile capabilities in the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment presented before the Senate Intelligence Committee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report named Pakistan alongside China, Russia, Iran and North Korea as states developing advanced missile delivery systems capable of carrying nuclear and conventional payloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns over long-range capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gabbard said Pakistan\u2019s ballistic missile programme could potentially include intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), warning that such systems might bring the US homeland within range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that global missile inventories are expected to rise significantly, with projections suggesting they could exceed 16,000 by 2035, compared to more than 3,000 at present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan rejects claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Responding to the assessment, former ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani rejected the suggestion that Pakistan poses a direct threat to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said Pakistan\u2019s nuclear doctrine is India-centric and based on deterrence, not global projection of power, stressing that the country\u2019s strategic posture is shaped by regional security considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysts question assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turkish analyst Shaqeq-ud-Din also questioned the report, arguing that Pakistan does not currently possess ICBMs and raising concerns about India\u2019s expanding missile capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Asia remains a concern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The report highlighted India-Pakistan relations as a persistent risk for nuclear escalation, citing past conflicts and recent tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It noted that while neither country seeks open conflict, conditions remain for non-state actors to trigger crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Border tensions with Afghanistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The assessment also pointed to strained ties between Pakistan and Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, with intermittent cross-border clashes and concerns over militant groups operating from Afghan territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report said Pakistan has urged the Taliban to sever links with anti-Pakistan militant networks, while the Afghan side has denied harbouring such elements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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