Pakistan Nuclear Weapons

Five indicted for smuggling US goods to aid Pakistan's weapons programme

The five were accused of operating a front company called 'Business World' in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

No change in nuclear policy: Pak on Imran's 'no first from our side' remark

In August, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had said that India may see a major shift in its nuclear weapons doctrine by doing away with a 'no first use policy' in the future

Pakistan tests tactical nuclear missile against Indian 'Cold Start' attack

Tactical nuclear weapons like the Nasr are globally recognised as highly destabilising weapons since their use is very likely to trigger escalation to higher-yield bombs by the adversary

Govt aware of expanding Pak nuke capability, will respond to all threats

Government 'committed to taking all necessary steps to safeguard national security and respond to any threat suitably and adequately'

Pak's short-range nukes to counter India's cold start doctrine: PM Abbasi

Abbasi was also assertive of Pakistan's nuclear arsenals being safe and secure