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‘Pakistan nuclear, missile programme totally secure, foolproof’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): The government on Thursday made it categorically clear that Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programme was “totally secure, foolproof and under no stress or pressure, whatsoever.” “Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programme is a national asset, which is jealously guarded by the State. Complete programme is totally secure, foolproof and under no stress… Continue reading ‘Pakistan nuclear, missile programme totally secure, foolproof’

Brahmos missile firing, a glaring example of hollowness of Indian command, control system

ISLAMABAD, March 8 (APP): On March 9 last year, an irresponsible and horrendous firing of a nuclear-capable Brahmos cruise missile which landed inside territory of Pakistan had exposed the appalling technical loopholes and egregious handling by the so-called Indian command and control system. The rare incident last year also created furor in media and escalated… Continue reading Brahmos missile firing, a glaring example of hollowness of Indian command, control system

P-5 statement a positive development; can pave way for strategic stability: FO

ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said that the joint statement by the P-5 on Preventing Nuclear War and Avoiding Arms Races was a positive development. “This understanding among the permanent members of the UN Security Council can pave the way for concrete measures for strategic stability at the global and regional levels,” the… Continue reading P-5 statement a positive development; can pave way for strategic stability: FO

Pakistan, India swap nuclear installations lists

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): A list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was handed over in accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India,… Continue reading Pakistan, India swap nuclear installations lists

IAEA-FAO awards recognition of Pak advancement in nuclear tech: FO

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday said the selection of its nuclear institution and scientists among the recipients of IAEA-FAO awards was recognition of the country’s advancement in the application of nuclear technology for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including food security. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and… Continue reading IAEA-FAO awards recognition of Pak advancement in nuclear tech: FO

PM expresses “full confidence” in Pakistan’s nuclear capability

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday visited a National Command Authority nuclear facility of the Strategic Forces Command wherein he expressed “full confidence” in Pakistan’s nuclear capability and protection to strengthen the national defence. On his arrival, he was received by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza and Director… Continue reading PM expresses “full confidence” in Pakistan’s nuclear capability

PM inaugurates 1,100 mega watt Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday virtually inaugurated the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit-2 (K-2), a third-generation state-of-the-art plant with improved safety systems. The ceremony was simultaneously held at K-2 NPP, Karachi and in Beijing, China, and also marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the… Continue reading PM inaugurates 1,100 mega watt Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 

Pakistan conducts successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi

RAWALPINDI, Feb 03 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday conducted a successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 290 kilometers. The training launch was the culminating point of the Annual Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command, said the armed forces media… Continue reading Pakistan conducts successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi

Pakistan, Indian exchange list of nuclear installations, facilities

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Pakistan and India on Friday exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities under Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities. The list was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Similarly, the Indian… Continue reading Pakistan, Indian exchange list of nuclear installations, facilities

Pakistan’s nuclear, strategic capability safe, secure: PM

APP69-30 ISLAMABAD: September 30 - Prime Minister Imran Khan being briefed at SUPARCO. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic capability was safe and secure under its robust command and control system. During a visit to Satellite Ground Station of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) here, the prime minister resolved that Pakistan would continue to strengthen its… Continue reading Pakistan’s nuclear, strategic capability safe, secure: PM

World living in shadow of nuclear catastrophe: UN chief warns

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 27 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for reversing course and returning to a common path of nuclear disarmament to create a nuclear weapon free world. The UN chief made that call in a message on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons marked on… Continue reading World living in shadow of nuclear catastrophe: UN chief warns

US confident about safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal

US describes Indus Waters Treaty model for peaceful cooperation

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (APP): The US State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday that the United States is confident that Pakistan has the security controls they need to have in place on their nuclear arsenal. He was responding to a question at a briefing about the safety of nuclear weapons in Pakistan. Mr. Kirby also stated… Continue reading US confident about safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal

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