Pakistan’s n-assets may fall into terrorist hands: US report

Pakistan’s n-assets may fall into terrorist hands: US report

Thaindian News By Arun Kumar 28 May 09
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Chronic political instability in Pakistan and the current offensive against the Taliban has raised fears that Islamabad’s strategic nuclear assets could be obtained by terrorists or used by elements in the Pakistani government, US lawmakers have been told.

While US and Pakistani officials have expressed confidence in controls over Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, continued instability in the country could impact these safeguards, according to a new US Congressional Research Report on “Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues.”

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May 28, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Pakistan, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons