Washington, March 21 (NationPress) As Pakistan's developments increasingly resemble North Korea's journey of sanctions, isolation, and nuclear proliferation, the dangers for the United States are escalating. This makes the recent alert from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard particularly significant, as highlighted in a recent report.

Gabbard has identified Pakistan as one of the primary nuclear threats to the US, alongside Russia, China, and North Korea. In her recent testimony, she indicated that Islamabad’s evolving missile capabilities could soon target American soil. A report from 'One World Outlook' emphasizes that with active terrorist networks in Pakistan amidst economic hardships, a decisive US strategy is necessary to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

“Tulsi Gabbard presented her threat evaluation for 2026 with stark clarity: Pakistan’s ‘novel or advanced’ ballistic missiles, she informed senators, could deploy nuclear or conventional warheads with an increasing range—potentially reaching the continental U.S. This represents a shift from earlier evaluations that limited Pakistan’s arsenal to South Asia,” the report noted.

According to intelligence assessments, Pakistan's gradual arsenal expansion is not only increasing in numbers but also in sophistication, featuring advancements such as multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles on its ballistic systems like Ababeel. Driven by its rivalry with India and enhanced by Chinese technology, these military advancements of Pakistan extend beyond mere defense.

“Despite Washington's attempts to use sanctions to halt this trend, developments continue. Last December, the US Treasury targeted four Pakistani entities, including the National Development Complex, for acquiring missile transporter chassis and testing apparatus. These companies are instrumental in supporting the Shaheen missile series, which now boasts ranges exceeding 2,750 kilometers—far surpassing India's capabilities,” the report elaborated.

“By April 2025, 19 additional companies faced sanctions for engaging in 'unsafeguarded' nuclear and missile activities, with many linked to supply chains from Beijing. Declassified documents indicate that Chinese-origin rocket motors are facilitating longer flight paths, amplifying concerns about intercontinental capabilities. Islamabad, however, insists on its narrative of regional deterrence, while US officials perceive broader aspirations,” it added.

The report also highlights that Pakistan is home to terrorist organizations such as Lashkar e Taiba (LeT) and Jaish e Mohammed (JeM), which remain active and influential within significant segments of the Pakistani government and the radicalized populace.

“The recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, spanning from border areas to the capital Kabul and resulting in over 400 casualties—including civilians at a drug rehabilitation center—appear less like a calculated security measure and more like a desperate assertion of strength from a state grappling with its internal failures,” it commented.

Referring to the globally sought terrorist Osama bin Laden, who was eliminated by US Navy SEALs during a covert operation in Pakistan’s Abbottabad, the report stated, “The implications of Abbottabad linger: a nation that provided sanctuary to bin Laden cannot be trusted with catastrophic weapons. Fanatics yearning for nuclear arsenals amid economic decline present real, ongoing dangers, not mere hypotheticals.”