Pakistan’s nuclear policy is shaped by evolving security dynamics of South Asia, thus taking all necessary measures to maintain a full spectrum deterrence capability in order to safeguard our national security, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday.
A recent article published in The Washington Post claimed that Pakistan and US were conducting negotiations to finalise an accord which will lead to a civil nuclear deal between the two countries.
Reacting to the report published in US media, the FO spokesperson stated: “Pakistan’s nuclear policy is shaped by evolving security dynamics of South Asia, growing conventional asymmetry, provocative doctrines and aggressive posturing by India, which obliges us to take all necessary measures to maintain a full spectrum deterrence capability in order to safeguard our national security, maintain strategic stability and deter any kind of aggression from India.”
The spokesman added that “as a responsible nuclear state, Pakistan remains actively engaged with the international community, including the United States, on nuclear stability and security issues”.
Pakistan seeks peace and strategic stability in South Asia as corner stone of its policy and considers conflict resolution as a means to achieve this end, he added.
“This policy has been reiterated by Pakistan’s highest decision-making body, the National Command Authority (NCA), chaired by the prime minister, in its meeting on September 9, 2015.”
