Aamna Aamna 
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has categorically denied new claims by a US official regarding Pakistan’s missiles as baseless and irrational, as reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan. It was made after a US official expressed anxiety over Pakistan’s missile program and its fallout.
Baloch pointed out the fact that Pakistan is a major non-NATO ally and pointed out that Pakistan had made a lot of sacrifices in its partnership with the United States since 1954. She expressed seeking to associate Pakistan with countries regarded as hostile to America’s interests especially when there was a similar capability in the eastern region.
The spokesperson was once again clear that Pakistan’s strategic assets are purely for defensive and for achieving minimum credible nuclear deterrence in South Asia. Baloch again emphasized the commitment of the nation to its strategic programme, saying that any attempts to intrude would not be tolerated. She conveyed Pakistan’s willingness to remain an active, cooperating partner with the United States; at the same time, it will contribute to the stability of Cent
