India targets Pakistan’s proliferation history after US nuclear warning

India on Thursday highlighted Islamabad's track record of "clandestine" nuclear proliferation after a US report flagged new risks regarding Islamabad's nuclear payload and missile programmes. New Delhi's remarks followed the US intelligence report that named Pakistan as one of the few nations developing advanced missile systems capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional payloads. "As far as Pakistan is concerned, they've had a history of clandestine nuclear proliferation," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing in New Delhi. “Such statements once again make it clear to the world, as to what kind of danger they pose and the dangers their clandestine nuclear operations pose,” Jaiswal said, referring to the concerns flagged in the report over Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programmes.

Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "Pakistan’s clandestine history of nuclear proliferation is evident to all, and everyone understands the risks it poses to the international community. There is nothing new in this; it has simply been highlighted once again..." pic.twitter.com/C0lr5bQnxD

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India also linked the warning to broader concerns over Islamabad’s regional conduct, including recent deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan.