Summary Foreign Office spokesman said national security is Pakistan’s need given the Indian attitude
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Office Spokesman on Wednesday said Pakistan stands with the international community on nuclear matters, adding that the report published on United States (US) newspaper Washington Post is not correct, Dunya News reported.
Reacting on the Post’s story, the spokesman said Pakistan stands with the international community on matters concerning the nuclear armament.
He said national security is Pakistan’s need given the Indian attitude; however, Pakistan is a responsible atomic power and wants peace and stability in the region.
Responding to the question about the column published in the American paper, the Foreign Office said that Pakistan’s atomic policy is formed in light of South Asia’s changing security situation and India’s aggressive attitude.
The spokesman said Pakistan has to take all necessary measures in order to maintain minimum defence capabilities.
