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The Theories Behind Why Pak's Rumoured Ballistic Missile Worries US
Pakistan's existing arsenal is already sufficient to deter a regional nuclear or conventional attack, so an ICBM would serve a different purpose - deterring the US
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Asim Munir Now In Control Of Pakistan's Nuclear Button
The Shehbaz Sharif government has formally appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a newly created and powerful military position in a nuclear-armed country.
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Asim Munir Now Controls Pak's All 3 Defence Forces, Nukes: All About New Powers
Pakistan's military is entering one of its most powerful eras, and that too without directly seizing power, with army chief Asim Munir taking charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on Thursday.
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Opinion | What Happens Once Trump Presses The Nuclear 'Test' Button?
With China and Russia already rushing to modernise their nuclear arsenals, the US move to resume nuclear testing pushes the concepts of deterrence and stability to its limits.
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"We Weren't The First Nor...": Pak Responds To Trump's Claim On Testing Nukes
A senior Pakistani official has reaffirmed that Islamabad "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests", responding to US President Donald Trump's recent remark suggesting the South Asian country is secretly testing its nuclear weapons.
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Pakistan Minister On Whether Saudi Arabia Will Get Involved If There Is War With India
Saudi Arabia will defend Pakistan in the event of India declaring war on its neighbour, Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told reporters in Islamabad, emphasising the 'strategic mutual assistance' component of the deal two countries signed this week.
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Saudi Pact Puts Pakistan's Nuclear Umbrella Into Middle East Security Picture
With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact announced this week brings Pakistan - and its nuclear umbrella - into the region's security equation.
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Opinion | Bomb And The Button: Time To Call Pakistan's Nuclear Blackmail By Its Name
For decades, Pakistan's military has wielded its nuclear arsenal not as a deterrent, but as a diplomatic cudgel - a tool to intimidate India, extract concessions, and shield itself from accountability.
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After Asim Munir's Threat, A Look Inside Pakistan's Nuclear Capabilities
India has formally condemned Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir's recent nuclear threats, delivered during a public address in Florida, as "irresponsible".
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Amid Irans Threat To Israel, A Look At How Many Nuclear Warheads Pakistan Has
Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has been referenced in recent conflicts, with Iran claiming Pakistan assured nuclear retaliation against Israel.
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"Will Use Full Spectrum Of Power": Pakistan's "Nuclear" Warning To India
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia has warned that Islamabad could resort to its full military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if it is attacked by India or if New Delhi disrupts Pakistan's water supply.
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Washington Gets A Rude Jolt: How Pakistan Kept US Guessing Its Nuke Plans
Pakistan has a knack of pulling the rabbit out of the hat every once in a while - one that leaves the United States perplexed and perturbed time and again.
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Explained: India Has More Nukes Than Pak, But China Races Ahead
In 2023, the global nuclear landscape was characterised by significant developments among the nine nuclear-armed states: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel.
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India Has More Nuclear Weapons Than Pak, China Far Ahead: Report
Nine nuclear-armed nations including the US, Russia, France, China, India and Pakistan, continued to modernise their nuclear arsenals and several of them deployed new nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2023, a Swedish think-tank said on Monday.
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"Confident Of Pak's Ability To Secure Its Nukes": US After Biden's Remark
The United States said Monday that it had confidence in Pakistan's ability to control its nuclear arsenal after President Joe Biden expressed alarm, leading Islamabad to summon the US ambassador.
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The Theories Behind Why Pak's Rumoured Ballistic Missile Worries US
Pakistan's existing arsenal is already sufficient to deter a regional nuclear or conventional attack, so an ICBM would serve a different purpose - deterring the US
-
Asim Munir Now In Control Of Pakistan's Nuclear Button
The Shehbaz Sharif government has formally appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a newly created and powerful military position in a nuclear-armed country.
-
Asim Munir Now Controls Pak's All 3 Defence Forces, Nukes: All About New Powers
Pakistan's military is entering one of its most powerful eras, and that too without directly seizing power, with army chief Asim Munir taking charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on Thursday.
-
Opinion | What Happens Once Trump Presses The Nuclear 'Test' Button?
With China and Russia already rushing to modernise their nuclear arsenals, the US move to resume nuclear testing pushes the concepts of deterrence and stability to its limits.
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"We Weren't The First Nor...": Pak Responds To Trump's Claim On Testing Nukes
A senior Pakistani official has reaffirmed that Islamabad "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests", responding to US President Donald Trump's recent remark suggesting the South Asian country is secretly testing its nuclear weapons.
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Pakistan Minister On Whether Saudi Arabia Will Get Involved If There Is War With India
Saudi Arabia will defend Pakistan in the event of India declaring war on its neighbour, Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told reporters in Islamabad, emphasising the 'strategic mutual assistance' component of the deal two countries signed this week.
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Saudi Pact Puts Pakistan's Nuclear Umbrella Into Middle East Security Picture
With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact announced this week brings Pakistan - and its nuclear umbrella - into the region's security equation.
-
Opinion | Bomb And The Button: Time To Call Pakistan's Nuclear Blackmail By Its Name
For decades, Pakistan's military has wielded its nuclear arsenal not as a deterrent, but as a diplomatic cudgel - a tool to intimidate India, extract concessions, and shield itself from accountability.
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After Asim Munir's Threat, A Look Inside Pakistan's Nuclear Capabilities
India has formally condemned Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir's recent nuclear threats, delivered during a public address in Florida, as "irresponsible".
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Amid Irans Threat To Israel, A Look At How Many Nuclear Warheads Pakistan Has
Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has been referenced in recent conflicts, with Iran claiming Pakistan assured nuclear retaliation against Israel.
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"Will Use Full Spectrum Of Power": Pakistan's "Nuclear" Warning To India
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia has warned that Islamabad could resort to its full military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if it is attacked by India or if New Delhi disrupts Pakistan's water supply.
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Washington Gets A Rude Jolt: How Pakistan Kept US Guessing Its Nuke Plans
Pakistan has a knack of pulling the rabbit out of the hat every once in a while - one that leaves the United States perplexed and perturbed time and again.
-
Explained: India Has More Nukes Than Pak, But China Races Ahead
In 2023, the global nuclear landscape was characterised by significant developments among the nine nuclear-armed states: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel.
-
India Has More Nuclear Weapons Than Pak, China Far Ahead: Report
Nine nuclear-armed nations including the US, Russia, France, China, India and Pakistan, continued to modernise their nuclear arsenals and several of them deployed new nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2023, a Swedish think-tank said on Monday.
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"Confident Of Pak's Ability To Secure Its Nukes": US After Biden's Remark
The United States said Monday that it had confidence in Pakistan's ability to control its nuclear arsenal after President Joe Biden expressed alarm, leading Islamabad to summon the US ambassador.
