WASHINGTON – United States: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by asserting that Pakistan is among the countries actively conducting nuclear weapons tests — a claim made as he announced the United States’ decision to resume its own nuclear testing program.
In a public statement, Trump said that he had directed the Pentagon to begin testing U.S. nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other nuclear powers, citing unspecified intelligence pointing to active testing elsewhere, including Pakistan. He used the assertion to justify what he described as a “necessary strategic reversal” after decades of testing moratoriums.
Trump’s remarks raise significant questions about the credibility of his evidence, given that Pakistan has not publicly acknowledged any new nuclear tests. The claim comes at a sensitive moment for global non-proliferation efforts, with observers warning that any suggestion of testing could trigger broader escalation and thaw fragile diplomatic treaties.
Pakistani officials swiftly rejected the allegation, restating that the country’s nuclear doctrine is defensive in nature and disciplined by international obligations. Analysts say the allegation could complicate Pakistan’s relations with major partners and heighten scrutiny from arms-control bodies.
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