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New Delhi: President Donald Trump recently claimed during an interview that several countries, including Pakistan, China, Russia, and North Korea, were secretly conducting underground nuclear tests. According to him, these hidden experiments justify America’s decision to restart its own nuclear testing after three decades. Trump argued that if others are testing in secret, the U.S. has every right to do the same — a comment that sent shockwaves across the diplomatic world.
Islamabad reacted swiftly and sharply. A senior Pakistani official rejected Trump’s remarks, saying Pakistan would never be the first country to restart nuclear testing. The official stated, “Pakistan was not the first to test nuclear weapons, and it will not be the first to resume such testing.” Pakistan insisted it remains committed to maintaining regional stability and international nuclear treaties.
What makes the situation ironic is Pakistan’s recent closeness to Trump’s administration. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir were often seen courting Washington in the hope of stronger ties. But with one sweeping statement, Trump managed to embarrass Islamabad, forcing it to distance itself publicly.
Before the interview, Trump had already sparked debate with a Truth Social post, declaring that the U.S. would restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time in thirty years. His words were: “We will resume nuclear testing — because others are doing it too.” Later, in CBS’s 60 Minutes, he went further by naming Pakistan among the offenders, claiming their tests were conducted underground to avoid detection.
Beijing didn’t stay silent either. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning rejected Trump’s accusations, saying China strictly follows a “No First Use” nuclear policy. She emphasized that China’s nuclear strategy is purely defensive and that the country remains fully committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). She added, “We hope the U.S. respects global norms and honors its own CTBT commitments.”
The U.S. signed the CTBT in 1996, a treaty banning all nuclear explosions for any purpose. However, America’s last actual nuclear test was conducted in 1992. Since then, no other major power has officially tested-except North Korea. Pakistan, too, last tested in 1998, responding to India’s tests earlier that year.
The controversy has reopened old rifts between the U.S. and Pakistan. Once considered allies, the two countries have struggled with trust issues for years. Trump’s latest remark has reignited suspicion, with Pakistan calling it “a baseless accusation” and demanding respect for international commitments. Whether this war of words turns into a new diplomatic freeze remains to be seen-but one thing is certain: Trump’s words have once again shaken global politics.
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