A Congressional report in January had estimated Pakistan's nuclear warheads to be between 110-130.
A Congressional report in January had estimated Pakistan's nuclear warheads to be between 110-130.
Washington
: Expressing concern over Pakistan's evolving -"tactical nuclear weapons-" doctrine, a top American spymaster today warned the Congress about the increasing risks of an -"incident-" associated with the growing nuclear arsenal.
-"Pakistan's nuclear weapons continue to grow. We are concerned that this growth, as well as the evolving doctrine associated with tactical weapons, increases the risk of an incident or accident,-" Defence Intelligence Agency Director Vincent Stewart told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
-"Islamabad continues to take steps to improve its nuclear security, and is aware of the threat presented by extremists to its programs,-" Stewart said in his testimony.
A Congressional report in January had estimated Pakistan's nuclear warheads to be between 110-130 and that they are aimed at deterring India from taking military action against it -"Pakistan's nuclear arsenal probably consists of approximately 110-130 nuclear warheads, although it could have more,-" the Congressional Research Service said in the report.
Stewart also said Pakistan will face internal security threats from militants and separatist groups this year. Islamic State's branch in Afghanistan-Pakistan and
al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent will remain significant security concerns for Islamabad, he said.
-"Counterinsurgency operations along Pakistan's Western border and paramilitary operations in Karachi have had some success in reducing violence and are likely to continue,-" Stewart said.
