On May 28, 1998, Pakistan became a nuclear power when it successfully carried out five nuclear tests at Chaghai, in the province of Baluchistan. This was in direct response to five nuclear explosions by India, just two weeks earlier.
Widely criticized by the international community, Pakistan maintains that its nuclear program is for selfdefence, as deterrence against nuclear India. A former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, offered justification for Pakistan's nuclear program when he said that if India were to produce a bomb, Pakistan would do anything it could to get one of its own. It has always been maintained by Pakistan that a nuclear threat posed to its security can neither be met with conventional means of defense, nor by external security guarantees.
Whether or not Pakistan should become a secular state is a complex and contentious issue, as it involves balancing religious freedoms, cultural values, and political dynamics. Ultimately, it is up to the people and government of Pakistan to decide what path best aligns with their vision for the country.
Pakistan is strategically located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It shares borders with India, China, Afghanistan, and Iran, making it a key player in regional geopolitics. Its nuclear capabilities, alliance with the United States, and role in the war on terror further elevate its geopolitical significance.
The Kashmir conflict mainly affects the region of Jammu and Kashmir, which is a disputed territory between India and Pakistan in South Asia. This region has been a source of tension and conflict between the two countries for many decades.
Honestly, I thought us and Russia were neutrals but I recently heard that Russia went into either Pakistan or Afghanistan to help us. Either the United States is allies with Russia or Russia really hates Pakistan and/or Afghanistan
Kazakhstan is a country. It is the world's largest landlocked country, located in Central Asia. It gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Not too likely. Does Cuba have the infrastructure to develop a nuclear weapon? Will any country sell a nuclear weapon to Cuba? More likely that terrorists will obtain a nuclear weapon either from a form Soviet Republic, or a small state such as North Korea, Pakistan or India.
Yes, Pakistan is a nuclear state, and it is growing its nuclear arsenals day by day.
Pakistan is the 7th nuclear weapon state and nuclear power. Pakistan began focusing on nuclear development in January 1972 under the leadership of Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Pakistan has a small nuclear power program, with 425 MWe capacity, but plans to increase this substantially. Pakistan has the reactors in Karachi and 2 in Chashma for a total of 3 power plants.The present director general (DG) of CHASHNUPP1 is MR.SHAMIM ANWAR KHAN
It is State Bank of Pakistan. It was founded by the father of the nation in 1948.
ÊAgha Mohammed Yahya was the President of Pakistan and he started the civil war that led to the separation of East Pakistan into the state of Bangledesh.
Bahawalpur and Swat are two examples of 'Princely States' that joined Pakistan upon partition.
This was when the country of India split into two separate countries known as India and Pakistan. India became a predominantly Hindu state and Pakistan a primarily Muslim state.
who is the head of state in pakistan
Nuclear weapons provide protection against war. With the possession of a nuclear weapon, enemy states will be hesitant to attack due to Mutual Assured Destruction (M.A.D.), the belief that if a country attacks another state with a nuclear weapon, the targeted state with fire with a counter attack, assuring both nations will be significantly damaged.
Yes, Pakistan is definitely a failed state.
The Peregrine falcon is the state bird of Pakistan.
Pakistan is not a failuer state.