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Pakistan’s 125 nuclear weapons at risk from terrorists and U.S. drones

it was a most dangerous situation for the nuclear weapons holder countries if they were dealing with terrorist activities in their territories and unfortunately, Pakistan was one of them, so such threats did exist

US drones could be harmful for Pakistan’s nuclear programme: seminar, Daily Times, 20 Aug 2010, LAHORE: Nuclear issues expert and the director of the Ali Institute of Education, Dr AH Nayyar has expressed fear that US drone attacks could prove harmful for Pakistan’s nuclear programme and its nuclear installations placed at undisclosed locations… Continue reading

August 20, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, safety | , , | 1 Comment

Security of Pakistan’s nuclear sites; OK says Pakistani Army

Pakistan Army Spokesman: Nuclear Installations Are Safe From Floods, The MEMRI Blog, 20 Aug 2010, Pakistani Army spokesman Maj.-Gen. Athar Abbas has said that Pakistan’s nuclear installations do not face any danger from the country’s worst floods, according to a Pakistani website.The website of the Dawn newspaper quoted Abbas as saying: “All our nuclear and military installations have remained safe and there is no further danger from flooding.” In recent years, Western nations have expressed concerns over the security of Pakistani nuclear sites.

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August 20, 2010 Posted by | environment, Pakistan | , , , | Leave a comment

France desperate to sell nuclear technology, even to Pakistan

The thorny nuclear issue was also expected to be on the agenda at Sarkozy and Zardari’s meeting. France is a major exporter of civil nuclear technology

Pakistani president says France considers his country ‘responsible partner’, The Canadian Press, By Jenny Barchfield (CP) –3 Aug 2010, PARIS — Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, facing questions about his country’s role in Afghanistan, turned to France for support in talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy that covered fighting terrorism and nuclear co-operation… Continue reading

August 3, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pakistan building its nuclear weapons arsenal

However, the stockpiles of the four nations not recognized as nuclear weapon states under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – Israel, India, Pakistan, and North Korea -are minuscule

Pakistan has bigger nuke arsenal than India: Report, Sify News, by Arun Kumar, 2010-08-02 Racing to beat India in the nuclear race, Pakistan has already stockpiled more nuclear warheads than India and has produced enough fissile material to double its nuclear arsenal, according to a new report. Continue reading

August 3, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, weapons and war | , , , , | Leave a comment

Pakistan’s nuclear weapons arsenal

Pakistan has 60 nuclear warheads, Gulf Times, 4 June 2010, Pakistan has at least 60 nuclear warheads and with two new plutonium reactors nearing completion in Khushab in Punjab, its weapons grade plutonium production will jump seven-fold, according to the latest figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. “Our conservative estimates are that Pakistan has 60 warheads and can produce 100 nuclear weapons at short notice,” the SIPRI report released this week in its latest annual report. The report claimed that Pakistan is developing an air-launched cruise missile Ra’ad and has also carried out four tests of its land-launched subsonic cruise missile Babar.

Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper – Pakistan/Afghanistan

June 5, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Nuclear capable missiles tested by Pakistan

Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missiles, NTI: 10 May 2010, Pakistan on Saturday carried out a successful test launches of two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, March 12).The Ghaznavi missile has a range of 180 miles and the Shaheen 1 missile can travel as far as 400 miles, enabling it to strike New Delhi, the capital of Pakistan’s nuclear-armed rival India. Both missiles can be loaded with conventional and nuclear warheads.

NTI: Global Security Newswire – Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missiles

May 11, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, weapons and war | , , | Leave a comment

AQ Khan Pakistan’s salesman for Nuclear Weapons Proliferation

At the heart of this vast and flourishing Nuclear proliferation racket of Pakistan stands one man Abdul Qadeer Khan [aka Abdul Xerox Khan aka Photochor Khan].

VIDEO Nuclear Terror trader, Pakistan : Story of AQ Khan 01 of 07 at Midnights Children Nuclear Terror trader, Pakistan : Story of AQ Khan 01 of 07 at Midnights Children originally   aired by the British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] as part of their ‘Nuclear Secrets’ series  The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a country that lies at the very epicentre of every illegal proliferation of Nuclear Technology ever recorded. Continue reading

April 26, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Pakistan keen to sell nuclear technology to other countries

Pakistan Offers Global Nuclear Fuel Services Again,  Planet Ark: 15-Apr-10 Louis Charbonneau Pakistan, the country of the disgraced nuclear scientist who provided Iran, Libya and North Korea with uranium enrichment technology, is once again offering its atomic fuel services to the world. Continue reading

April 16, 2010 Posted by | business and costs, Pakistan | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

India’s anger at Pakistan’s production of nuclear technology

India to fight Pak agenda at disarmament conference,  The Times of India,  Sachin Parashar, TNN, Apr 16, 2010, NEW DELHI: With the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon desperately seeking to revive the Conference on Disarmament (CD) by calling for a meet on fissile material cut-off in September, India is preparing for a showdown with Pakistan which has singlehandedly managed to block any forward movement in CD citing its security concerns vis-a-vis India. Continue reading

April 16, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Concerns over Pakistan’s nuclear security now ‘quashed’?

Pak’s participation in nuclear security summit legitimises its nuke programme – Gilani, Oneindia News ,  Washington, Apr.15 (ANI): Describing his Washington visit as ‘successful’, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Islamabad’s participation in the just concluded two-day nuclear security summit has ‘boosted the legitimacy of the country’s nuclear programme.’
Interacting with media persons after the concluding session of the important summit, Gilani said the international community’s concerns over the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear establishments were ‘effectively quashed’ during the conference, which was attended by leaders of 47 countries.
Kerry assured Gilani of the US congressional leadership’s support in providing Pakistan greater access to American markets, and meeting its defence requirements. Pak’s participation in nuclear security summit legitimises its nuke programme:Gilani – Oneindia News

April 16, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, safety, spinbuster | , , , , | Leave a comment

At U.S. nuclear summit, China will back Pakistan’s demand for nuclear technology

China to back Pak demand for civil nuclear deal at US summit  Daily Times –   Pakistan 8 April 2010, Gilani says civil nuclear power generation essential part of energy strategy* Parliamentary parties to be taken into confidence over national policies ISLAMABAD: China will back Pakistan at an upcoming nuclear summit in Washington over a number of issues, including Islamabad’s case for a civil-nuclear deal with the US and its efforts to improve nuclear capabilities for peaceful purposes, according to sources privy to a special meeting the parliamentary committee on national security.

Daily Times – Leading News Resource of Pakistan – China to back Pak demand for civil nuclear deal at US summit

April 8, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | , , , , | Leave a comment

Pakistan’s Mr Khan and the murky spead of nuclear technology

Pakistan judge delays ruling on nuclear scientist Google News (AP) – 25 March 2010, LAHORE, Pakistan — A judge on Wednesday delayed a ruling on a government petition aimed at questioning Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan over recent media reports that Islamabad arranged the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, a lawyer said…..

Khan is regarded as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear program. He was detained in December 2003, and in early 2004 he admitted on television that he operated a network that spread nuclear weapons technology to North Korea, Libya and Iran…….

Khan is regarded by many Pakistanis as a hero for his key role in developing its nuclear weapons program. Government officials say he is kept under close watch for his own safety, but many analysts say the powerful military and intelligence agencies restrict his movement because they fear he may implicate them in past nuclear proliferation.

The Associated Press: Pakistan judge delays ruling on nuclear scientist

March 26, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , | Leave a comment

Danger in providing nuclear technology to Pakistan

One cannot hand over nuclear power to a country so unpredictable.

Why Pakistan should not get a nuclear deal : Livemint.com Pradip Kumar Saha , March 24, 2010 “….Reports say the two countries [USA and Pakistan] could discuss a civil nuclear deal—nuclear power could help ease Pakistan’s energy woes at least. This has got India worried.There are several reasons why there should be no nuclear deal with Pakistan. Continue reading

March 25, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | , , , , , | Leave a comment

USA to provide nuclear power plants to Pakistan?

US amenable to providing Nuclear power plants to Pakistan  Rupee News, March 21, 2010 There seems to be sea change in US attitudes towards Islamabad. According to press releases, analyst reports, Islamabad’s demands, and positive signals from US officials, Pakistan will ask for Atomic energy, and the US Administration seems to be amenable to providing Civilian Nuclear Power plants to Pakistan… Continue reading

March 22, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | , , , , , | Leave a comment

USA won’t supply nuclear technology to Pakistan

No nuclear deal with Pakistan, says US, DAWN.COM | By Anwar IqbalMonday, 01 Mar, 2010
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has told Pakistan it would not get an atomic power plant or a civilian nuclear deal from the United States. Continue reading

March 2, 2010 Posted by | Pakistan, politics international | , , | 1 Comment