Where are Pakistan's nuclear weapons stored? Report claims Pakistan's nuclear stockpile is now...
Pakistan PM Shehbaz-Sharif- File photo
Pakistan's nuclear weapons: In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack in India, the tensions between India and Pakistan have reached new heights and various media reports are talking about nuclear capabilities of the countries. Moreover, after the statement from Pakistan's Defense Minister indicating a possible conflict, the reports about the nuclear capabilities of the two countries are gaining more traction. Here are all the details you need to know.
In a report by the Federation of American Scientists from 2023, several details about Pakistan's nuclear program were disclosed. The report indicated the places where Pakistan has concealed its nuclear arsenal. As per the the Federation of American Scientists report, Pakistan is advancing efforts to produce 14 to 27 additional nuclear weapons annually and as of the year 2023, Pakistan's nuclear stockpile was estimated at 170 warheads. However, readers should also note that Pakistan does not have the nuclear weapons which can match India, which has around 180 nuclear weapons, the report said. Where are Pakistan's nuclear weapons stored?
The report also stated that Pakistan relies on fighter squadrons such as the Mirage III and Mirage V for delivering nuclear weapons. These aircraft are stationed at two air bases, and it is believed that Pakistan may have concealed parts of its nuclear arsenal at these locations. One such base is the Masroor Air Base, situated near Karachi. Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing in J-K
In another significant update, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for a fifth consecutive night, expanding the arc of violations to the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, as per a report by PTI news agency.
This was the fifth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) amid heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following last week's terror attack in Pahalgam.
'During the night of April 28-29, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector,' a defence spokesperson said.
The Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation, he added. There were no immediate reports of any casualties.
(With inputs from agencies)
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