Islamabad has rejected India’s nuclear propaganda, with the Foreign Office spokesperson terming the Indian attempt to distort United States President Donald Trump’s remarks on nuclear tests as a "deviation from facts and a malicious campaign".
According to the spokesperson, India has sought to misrepresent the US president’s statement. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, said the aim of the propaganda was to fabricate false narratives regarding Pakistan’s nuclear programme.
The MoFA spokesperson said that the US officials have already clarified their position on the matter, adding that the Pakistan’s nuclear programme operates under a robust command-and-control structure, incorporating comprehensive export controls and adherence to international non-proliferation norms.
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The spokesperson added that India’s allegations of clandestine or illegal nuclear activities were baseless and ill-intentioned. "India’s record on nuclear safety and security is highly concerning. Past incidents have revealed weaknesses in the protection of Indian nuclear installations, and the organised black market in nuclear material within India poses a serious risk to regional and global security," the spokesperson said.
The international community should take note of incidents involving theft and illicit sale of nuclear material in India, he maintained.
