[DAWN] Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf...
on Wednesday said that Pakistain would continue to maintain minimum nuclear deterrence for security purposes, but that these weapons are 'not against any one".
They feel obliged to "mention" their nukes every three days or so on average. I haven't been paying particular attention to the Indian press, but on the occasions when I have I can't recall them even mentioning their nukes.
The prime minister was briefed on the strategic and nuclear assets of the country during a meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) in the capital.
The meeting was held to discuss matters pertaining to national security and defence, Radio Pakistain reported.
Premier Nawaz chaired the meeting which was held at Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) in Chaklala. He expressed satisfaction over the security and safety of nuclear weapons and observed that an efficient nuclear control and command system is in place.