‘Our Atom Bomb Is Against India, Not Israel or US,’ Claims Pakistani Commentator

Islamabad: Pakistan's nuclear policy has once again attracted attention. The statement of senior Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi has made it clear that Pakistan does not accept the 'no first use' policy. She says that this policy is not in line with her country's security strategy and is especially seen as a weapon against India. After this statement, a new debate has started on Pakistan's nuclear policy on the international platform, and experts have started reacting.

Why did Pakistan not adopt 'No First Use'?

According to Najam Sethi, Pakistan never officially adopted the ‘No First Use’ policy. In her opinion, if Pakistan refuses to use nuclear weapons first, its strategic strength may weaken. She also says that it is considered an important security base in the face of the country's limited conventional military capability.

Do Pakistan's weapons target only India?

Sethi has clarified that Pakistan's nuclear weapons program is not against any global power but is primarily designed to compete with India. The history of India-Pakistan, pending issues like Kashmir, and tension on the border from time to time have forced Pakistan in this direction.

What does this mean for global security?

Analysts believe that when a nuclear-armed country does not adopt a policy like 'no first use,' it can destabilize the regional security situation. This raises suspicion among neighboring countries and global powers that in the event of a conflict, nuclear weapons could be used first, which could lead to wider consequences.

Are other countries also raising questions on this?

Media and experts have also been saying that Pakistan's nuclear weapons policy is being monitored by international organizations like America, European countries, and the United Nations. Adopting a 'no first use' policy is supposed to make it easier to control incidents in conflict situations, and not adopting it raises several security concerns.

What effect does it have on India?

India has its own 'no first use' policy, but Pakistan's stance sometimes leads to heated debate as to what military balance would be effective against a cross-border threat. Some experts believe that India needs to strengthen its defense structure so that balance can be maintained in any contingent situation.

Is a change in policy possible in the future?

So far the indications are that Pakistan is not in favor of adopting ‘No First Use.’ Experts say a balance of political, military, and global pressure will be important for any major change. Apart from this, bilateral tensions with India and challenges of regional security will also have to be kept in mind.

This clear policy of Pakistan and the debate related to it are not only affecting the security of South Asia but are also raising new questions on the global nuclear strategy. There is a possibility of more in-depth analysis on this in the coming time.