Valves for Pakistan’s nuclear programme blocked
Goods category: Dual-use goods (Goods Control Act)
In 2017, SECO refused the export of valves to Pakistan. The valves were declared for a ventilation system. The authority had indications that they would not remain with the stated industrial company but would be transferred to an institution involved in Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme. Companies that SECO linked to Pakistan’s procurement network were involved in the transaction.
Effect of the proposed War Materiel Act revision
Dual-use goods are not subject to the War Materiel Act, but to the much weaker Goods Control Act. These cases are included for illustration.
Countries
PakistanTime period
2017