BIS tightens controls on exports of scientific instruments to Pakistan

The Bureau of Industry and Security on Monday tightened controls on exports of several types of scientific instruments to Pakistan amid concerns over diversion and their possible use in nuclear development, the agency announced. BIS is placing controls on a total of six scientific instruments and related materials, including particle accelerators, oscilloscopes and magnetometers, as well as types of pipes, valves and pumps, the agency said in a Nov. 25 statement . “BIS has determined that these items have been...