Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly rejected India’s attempt to link recent comments by US President Donald Trump on nuclear testing with Pakistan’s nuclear history, calling it a clear case of “distortion of facts and misrepresentation.”
Responding to a media query referring to a statement made by the Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson said:
“India is clearly distorting facts and misrepresenting the remarks of US President Donald Trump. The US side has already clarified its position to the media regarding the statements by the President.”
The spokesperson reaffirmed Pakistan’s consistent and transparent stance on nuclear testing, stating:
“For the record, Pakistan’s last nuclear tests were conducted in May 1998. Our position on nuclear testing is well established and consistent. Pakistan has been supporting United Nations General Assembly resolutions calling for a comprehensive ban on nuclear testing. In contrast, India’s abstentions on these resolutions reflect its ambiguous and questionable intentions on future nuclear testing.”
Defending Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence doctrine, the Foreign Office underlined that Pakistan’s nuclear program remains fully compliant with international standards and regulations set by IAEA:
“Pakistan’s nuclear program operates under a robust command and control structure, comprehensive export controls, and an impeccable record of compliance with the global non-proliferation regime. Allegations of ‘clandestine or illegal nuclear activities’ are baseless, malicious, and part of India’s disinformation campaign aimed at diverting attention from its own irresponsible conduct.”
The NTI Nuclear Security Index ranked India 20th out of 22 countries in 2024 for the security of weapons usable nuclear material, citing inherent systemic weaknesses of Indian nuclear security and safety protocol. Moreover, the spokesperson highlighted growing global concerns over New Delhi’s nuclear safety record not only by Pakistan but by independent global agencies. :
“India’s record on nuclear safety and security remains deeply concerning. Over the past several decades, numerous incidents involving the theft and illicit trafficking of sensitive nuclear material and other radioactive substances have exposed serious deficiencies in India’s ability to safeguard its facilities.”
The Foreign Office cited specific examples, pointing to a recent high-profile cases of Indian nuclear security lapses:
“As recently as last year, radioactive equipment from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), along with the highly radioactive substance Californium—valued at over USD 100 million—was found on sale in India.”
The spokesperson warned that these recurring incidents of theft and illegal trade of nuclear material pose a severe risk to international peace and security.
“Such recurring incidents of theft and illicit sale point to the existence of a thriving nuclear black market for sensitive and dual-use materials in India. The international community must take serious note of these alarming gaps, which pose a grave threat to both regional and global security.”
Pakistan’s statement comes amid renewed regional attention on nuclear safety, propaganda falsely initiated by India to undermine Pakistan’s continuous gains at the global stage. After Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed success in recent Pakistan, India clash on May 7, Islamabad has gained notable attention not only at regional fronts but with the global powers like US and China.
In contrast, Indian administration has faced renewed criticism on their role of sponsoring terrorism by global partners like Canada and repeatedly called as ‘destabilising force in the region’.
In conclusion, Islamabad emphasising its commitment to responsible conduct, transparency, and adherence to global non-proliferation norms, in sharp contrast to India’s “irresponsible and opaque” approach.
