There is a fear that nuclear weapons in Pakistan may fall into wrong hands that is they are at risk of being stolen by terrorists. These fears emerged during a nuclear security summit in Washington, according to The Australian, where more than 50 world leaders were gathered to discuss the feasibility of terrorists getting their hands on nuclear material.
Incidentally, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was missing from the summit. Ironically, he cancelled his trip in response to the Lahore terrorists attack last weekend. A TRUNEWS report said Pakistan possesses new tactical nuclear weapons as part of their posturing toward India. Islamabad also has nuclear warheads that fit on an artillery shell. Because they are easier to use, lower-ranking commanders could have access, which raises security concerns. The US has tried to get officials there to be more security conscious, but Pakistan reacted defensively, insisting its facilities are safe.
“We are not apologetic about the development of the tactical nuclear weapons,” said Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, a senior military adviser. ISIS has made it clear they are trying to obtain nuclear weapons.
