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US Treasury Secretary unveils further sanctions and refuses to comply with unilateral sanctions.
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What happened
US Treasury Secretary unveils further sanctions and refuses to comply with unilateral sanctions.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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