ISLAMABAD: In pursuance of e
xport control on goods, technology and equipment related to nuclear and biological weapons and their delivery systems Act 2004, the
government has notified a revised list.
The act enables the
government to control export, re-export, trans-shipment and transit of goods, technologies, material and equipment related to nuclear and biological weapons and their delivery systems.
As a part of regular review process, the Strategic E
xport Control Division (SECDIV) of the Foreign Affairs Ministry has revised/updated the control
lists, in consultation with other relevant ministries and departments.
The revised
lists have been notified vide Gazette of Pakistan SRO 1142(I)/2016 dated November 18, 2016. The
lists were originally notified in 2005 and subsequently revised in 2011 and 201
5.
The notification signifies the continuing resolve and policy of Pakistan as a responsible nuclear state to advance the shared goals of non-proliferation and strictly adhere to its commitments.