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Pakistan may give up nukes under 3 weird conditions
South Africa and also Ukraine and Kazakhstan.Has any nation, once having obtained nuclear weapons, ever given them up?
What do nukes have to do with the USSR's dismantling ?The fact remains that the world's largest nuclear stockpile did not prevent Soviet Union's implosion. Pakistan does not realize that the immediate threat for Pakistan is internal.
Their nukes being duds have been around for ages. I keep saying we need to call their bluff and not get blackmailed.A few years ago Pakistani leaders used to show off about how advanced the Pakistani space program was with SUPARI-CO. Not hearing much of that now. Wonder how many years it will take to find out that the nukes are also duds?
@farhan the question is not how long pakistan stays nuclear but how long will pakistan stay.It cannot be disputed that nuclear deterrence is the key strategic factor safeguarding Pakistan's national security. May 28 is a day of pride for Pakistan and the celebration of this day refers to the acknowledgement of all the scientists' efforts that went into making Pakistan more secure. This day is celebrated as a national day of significance that made Pakistan a member of an exclusive club of less than ten nuclear states.
In the West, Pakistan faced huge criticism, and being a Muslim state, its weapons were named 'Islamic bombs'. On the other hand, a wave of joy and exult pulsated through the Muslim world. It is without doubt that the attainment of nuclear weapons gave the nation renewed confidence as it ensured the security of the homeland because it was now at par with the 'enemy'.
Pakistan was long claiming that it did possess nuclear technology but did not intend to test the weapons. Initially, the country seemed to have been seeking only civilian nuclear capabilities and the civilian nuclear programme began with participation in the US Atoms for Peace initiative. We were a reluctant entrant in the nuclear weapons game.
Yet, after New Delhi's involvement in dismembering Pakistan's Eastern Wing and testing its nuclear weapons in 1974, Pakistan was left with literally no choice but to respond in kind and make up for the conventional arms weakness. Please make note that while India's nuclear programme is for prestige, Pakistan's is purely security driven. It is a right of self defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
It was India who actually upset the balance of power and started the nuclear game in the region. These circumstances, however, prodded Pakistan to test nuclear weapons for deterrence and as an act to balance power. No country can overlook its security concerns and issues, and hence, Pakistan's nuclear weapons serve as the guarantors of peace in the region.
Some writers have recently contented that Pakistan's survival, in large measure, depends on economic performance, political stability, wise foreign policy, technological advancement, and in developing its civilian human resource potential rather than a nuclear prestige. However, one must keep in mind that though all these elements are essential in the stability of a nation, nuclear strength is a monumental milestone for a country in the modern world.
Nuclear weapons are not a source of Pakistan's economic deprivation but provide it safety to take economic strides and develop. If a nuclear programme can be pursued, so can economic progress; all we need is dedication and sincerity of purpose.
Unlike what many nations think, Pakistan's weapons are primarily "weapons of deterrence", not prestige. The short range delivery systems being developed are meant to plug the gaps Indian planners seek to exploit. Thus, Islamabad's full spectrum deterrence has upset Indian designs and has frustrated them.
Another rising trend amidst the political and security challenges of Pakistan is the misconception that the nuclear security here is weak. Some observers fear scenarios such as the capture of our nuclear weapons by the Taliban or a collapse of the Pakistani government resulting in the seizing of our weapons. Let me be clear that these are merely media speculations. Several US officials and other serious watchers of Pakistan's programme have expressed "comfort" with the security of the Pakistani nuclear arsenal. In fact, it is better than many others.
In conclusion then, I believe that improving the relationship between Islamabad and New Delhi and stabilising the region is the only way to avoid the rapid growth of the nuclear arms race in the region. We will obviously stop at a point where we feel we have enough to be able to deter India but whether the same applies to India is uncertain. Without nuclear weapons, our national security interests will always be in jeopardy and this is a lofty risk which we cannot take.
Pakistan will remain nuclear as long as India remains nuclear – The Express Tribune Blog
when such thing happens that will be a night mare to the world as a whole not india alone.thats why all the world nations seems worried about pakistani nukesWhat do nukes have to do with the USSR's dismantling ?
Anyway, when the Soviet Union collapsed it is believed that some nukes went on the black market. What do you think will happen if Pakistan descends into chaos, I think it'll be a nightmare scenario for India. Or do we have a plan ?
china too started an arms race in this region but we didn't respond similarly.we should know our pros and consThe USSR could not sustain the arms race. If India were to seriously start one, Pak will not e able to keep pace.
South AfricaHas any nation, once having obtained nuclear weapons, ever given them up?
Please make note that while India's nuclear programme is for prestige, Pakistan's is purely security driven.
Lies abound as usual from PakistanIt was India who actually upset the balance of power and started the nuclear game in the region.
South Africa.Has any nation, once having obtained nuclear weapons, ever given them up?
You know that you cannot fool us with your fairy tales... don't you?as per reports Pakistan is now into a further bigger tritium production facilities.
Pakistan has tritium production on since the past 3 decades.
The Indian programme is for Bangladesh, oh, no, wait, was that Maldives...Please make note that while India's nuclear programme is for prestige, Pakistan's is purely security driven.
This is nostalgic.India has enough tritium to make US jealous!
Interesting piece of history to underscore the importance of Heavy Water.To add to above,
India can be the largest supplier of tritium for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar said on Tuesday.
"Although we suffered a shortage of uranium, we are surplus in heavy water production and thus we can be the world supplier in tritium, which is crucial for the world's first fusion experimental reactor (ITER), in which India has an important role," Kakodkar said, on the occasion of 'Heavy Water Day' at Anushakti Nagar in Mumbai.
He also asked the Heavy Water Board, an arm of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to be prepared for marketing one of its new ventures on Enriched Boron that will be used in Fast Breeder Reactors.
The Heavy Water Board has diversified into a variety of products and some of these are at the Research and Development stage while some are in the production stage including that of enriched Boron, sodium metal, oxygen 18 and several specialised solvents.
"After surplus production of heavy water, we may suffer a problem of plenty in case of Enriched Boron too," Kakodkar said adding, "India has enough Enriched Boron for the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor that is coming up in Kalpakkam.
India can be largest supplier of tritium: Kakodkar - Indian Express Mobile
Lol, Pak has nukes in 1987 and now the writer has wake up in 1998.It cannot be disputed that nuclear deterrence is the key strategic factor safeguarding Pakistan's national security. May 28 is a day of pride for Pakistan and the celebration of this day refers to the acknowledgement of all the scientists' efforts that went into making Pakistan more secure. This day is celebrated as a national day of significance that made Pakistan a member of an exclusive club of less than ten nuclear states.
In Kargil, nukes have not come to help them, as they lost Kargil war even with nukes.In the West, Pakistan faced huge criticism, and being a Muslim state, its weapons were named 'Islamic bombs'. On the other hand, a wave of joy and exult pulsated through the Muslim world. It is without doubt that the attainment of nuclear weapons gave the nation renewed confidence as it ensured the security of the homeland because it was now at par with the 'enemy'.
Write has no idea about the history of subcontinent, in 1971, when US threatened us 1971 US threatens india with 7th fleet, decision was taken to go nuclear and in 1974 we conducted nuclear test.Pakistan was long claiming that it did possess nuclear technology but did not intend to test the weapons. Initially, the country seemed to have been seeking only civilian nuclear capabilities and the civilian nuclear programme began with participation in the US Atoms for Peace initiative. We were a reluctant entrant in the nuclear weapons game.
Yet, after New Delhi's involvement in dismembering Pakistan's Eastern Wing and testing its nuclear weapons in 1974, Pakistan was left with literally no choice but to respond in kind and make up for the conventional arms weakness. Please make note that while India's nuclear programme is for prestige, Pakistan's is purely security driven. It is a right of self defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
India has to take care of China, not just PakistanIt was India who actually upset the balance of power and started the nuclear game in the region. These circumstances, however, prodded Pakistan to test nuclear weapons for deterrence and as an act to balance power. No country can overlook its security concerns and issues, and hence, Pakistan's nuclear weapons serve as the guarantors of peace in the region.
We have seen all those pics of missiles and nuke test mountain site as example pf prestige onlySome writers have recently contented that Pakistan's survival, in large measure, depends on economic performance, political stability, wise foreign policy, technological advancement, and in developing its civilian human resource potential rather than a nuclear prestige. However, one must keep in mind that though all these elements are essential in the stability of a nation, nuclear strength is a monumental milestone for a country in the modern world.
Pakistan is neck deep in economic mess, more then 50% of expenditure is in interest payment and defence.Nuclear weapons are not a source of Pakistan's economic deprivation but provide it safety to take economic strides and develop. If a nuclear programme can be pursued, so can economic progress; all we need is dedication and sincerity of purpose.
Nukes has not guarantee peace for Pakistan, daily bomb blast are proof of that, about prestige mention above.Unlike what many nations think, Pakistan's weapons are primarily "weapons of deterrence", not prestige. The short range delivery systems being developed are meant to plug the gaps Indian planners seek to exploit. Thus, Islamabad's full spectrum deterrence has upset Indian designs and has frustrated them.
Those same US exports have made up plans to snatch Pakistani nukes that speaks for itself.Another rising trend amidst the political and security challenges of Pakistan is the misconception that the nuclear security here is weak. Some observers fear scenarios such as the capture of our nuclear weapons by the Taliban or a collapse of the Pakistani government resulting in the seizing of our weapons. Let me be clear that these are merely media speculations. Several US officials and other serious watchers of Pakistan's programme have expressed "comfort" with the security of the Pakistani nuclear arsenal. In fact, it is better than many others.
Lol, he has conclude the article, but does not say anything about the title of the article...........In conclusion then, I believe that improving the relationship between Islamabad and New Delhi and stabilising the region is the only way to avoid the rapid growth of the nuclear arms race in the region. We will obviously stop at a point where we feel we have enough to be able to deter India but whether the same applies to India is uncertain. Without nuclear weapons, our national security interests will always be in jeopardy and this is a lofty risk which we cannot take.
Pakistan will remain nuclear as long as India remains nuclear – The Express Tribune Blog
Why do mosquitoes swarm an elephant when a single casual swing of its trunk can kill 100s of the mosquito swarm? Same logic, Same results.Pakistan blackmailing India over nukes?my Ass
if so was the case than why Pakistan doesnt consider that originates from India as a threat?
Why?
Why was pak All offensive in the past war's?when the conventional capability difference between pak and India was more than 10times while now the difference is not even twice
If that happens, unless Hafeez Sayed gets them, the rogue nukes would be a bigger threat to US, Iran & Israel than India.What do nukes have to do with the USSR's dismantling ?
Anyway, when the Soviet Union collapsed it is believed that some nukes went on the black market. What do you think will happen if Pakistan descends into chaos, I think it'll be a nightmare scenario for India. Or do we have a plan ?