History of Pakistan as a Nuclear Power and its Advantages

“If India builds a bomb, we will eat grass or leaves, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own. We have no alternative.”

- Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program was established in 1972 by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto – Minister for Fuel, Power and Natural Resources. He later became the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. After the separation of East and West Pakistan, Bhutto initiated the said program.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Foto: Geo News

US Allegations: Pakistan Supports Terrorism from Afghanistan

Are there really state sponsered terrorist groups operating in and from  Pakistan? Foto: ariananews.af

In the early 1990s, the U.S. stopped economic and military assistance being provided to Pakistan. It was mainly due to the decline of Pakistan’s strategic relevance, caused by the end of the cold war and break-up of the Soviet Union. This gave the U.S. the time and power to practice global politics. The U.S.’ priorities shifted in South Asia. It was no longer interested in seeking Pakistan’s cooperation but instead, it wanted to focus on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and on getting India’s cooperation.

Pakistan’s Relations with its Neighbours

Pakistan shares its border with four neighbouring countries – India, China, Iran and Afghanistan. Since its inception, Pakistan had the same foreign policy for all the countries in the world – “Friendship with All”.

“Our foreign policy is one of friendliness and goodwill towards the nations of the world.”

- Founder of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Pakistan and its neighbours. Photo: shkazmipk.com

Political Views of Prime Minister Imran Khan VS ex-President Pervez Musharraf

Musharraf and Khan, trying to keep a friendly atmosphere. Photo: .pakistantoday.com.pk

Pakistan’s current leader and Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and its ex-leader and President, Pervez Musharraf, when compared, are the two most distinguished leaders in the history of Pakistan.

 One has been an athlete that worked as a politician for years while the other one was trained by the military of Pakistan. One won the hearts of people of Pakistan to become a leader while the other one imposed martial law on the country. The two leaders belong to a very different school of thought. Hence, their policies and methods to lead were also very different.

Pakistan’s Appeal to the UN: Kashmir Issue

Pakistan considers IOK (Indian Occupied Kashmir) essential to its survival. On August 5, after India decided to take a long-considered move using article 370 of its constitution to change the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, this survival became very difficult. This move caught Pakistan by surprise and made IOK seem even more distant. Since then, Pakistan has been trying to deal with this crisis diplomatically, without taking any kind of military action, and the UN has been Pakistan’s most important diplomatic tool.

Intensifying Conflict over Kashmir. Photo: wikimedia commons

Pakistan-UK relationship. When will Pakistanis have the right to live in Great Britain?

Pakistan-UK relationship, spanning over 70 years, has only strengthened over time. This growing strength can only be defined by the Pakistani community that resides in Great Britain. The UK is home to the largest Pakistani community in Europe, similar to the Pakistani diaspora in Saudi Arabia. Britain can account for 2% of its population to trace its roots back to Pakistan. British Pakistani have a significant contribution to the economic, social, academic, cultural and political fabric of the country. Furthermore, 12 members of the House of Commons are Pakistani which then acts as a connecting bridge between the two nations.

The British deputy high commissioner Richard Crowder stated that the Pakistani-UK relationship is nothing but “friendly and deep”.