Pakistan nuclear weapons
Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir Threatens Swift Response to Any Indian Aggression as Chief of Defence Forces
Dec 09, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Pakistan's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued provocative statements against India, warning of a "swift, severe, and intense" response to any future aggression. As Pakistan's most powerful military figure overseeing all three service branches and the country's nuclear arsenal, Munir's rise to power marks a significant shift in Pakistan's military structure amid ongoing regional tensions.
Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed as Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces with Nuclear Authority
Dec 05, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed as Pakistan's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), gaining unprecedented control over all military branches and the country's nuclear arsenal. This five-year appointment grants him legal immunity equivalent to the president and establishes him as Pakistan's most powerful military figure in decades, raising questions about the balance of power between civilian and military authorities.
Former CIA Officer Reveals US Knowledge of Pakistan's Nuclear Capability on F-16 Jets Despite Official Denials
Nov 08, 2025 11:28 am CST
Richard Barlow, a former CIA counterproliferation officer, discloses that US administrations knowingly certified Pakistan as non-nuclear through 1989 despite intelligence confirming Pakistani capabilities to mount nuclear weapons on American-supplied F-16 jets. This revelation highlights the complex geopolitical compromises made during the Cold War when Pakistan served as a crucial US ally against Soviet influence in Afghanistan, potentially risking nuclear escalation between India and Pakistan.
India Condemns Pakistan's Clandestine Nuclear Activities Following Trump's Testing Comments
Nov 07, 2025 10:38 pm CST
India responds to US President Trump's comments about Pakistan testing nuclear weapons, highlighting Pakistan's history of illicit nuclear activities including smuggling, export control violations, and the proliferation network established by AQ Khan. The MEA spokesperson emphasized that India has consistently alerted the international community about these concerning developments in the context of global nuclear security.
Former CIA Officer Reveals: Pakistan's Nuclear Program Designed to Counter India Evolved into "Islamic Bomb" Technology Sharing Network
Nov 07, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Former CIA counterproliferation officer Richard Barlow reveals how Pakistan's nuclear weapons program, initially developed to counter India, evolved under Abdul Qadeer Khan into an "Islamic bomb" initiative that shared critical nuclear technology with Iran and other Muslim nations, potentially accelerating Tehran's nuclear capabilities by decades.
Trump Claims Pakistan Among Nations Testing Nuclear Weapons: US President Calls for Renewed American Testing Program
Nov 03, 2025 03:49 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has stated that Pakistan is actively testing nuclear weapons, justifying his call for America to resume its nuclear testing program. In a CBS News interview, Trump cited ongoing testing by Russia, China, and North Korea as reasons why the US must restart its program after a 30-year hiatus, though Energy Secretary Chris Wright later clarified these would be "system tests" rather than actual nuclear detonations.