A network based in Pakistan and the UAE continues to acquire sensitive goods for Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programs.
Pakistan
Hearing on “China’s Nuclear Forces”
On June 10, 2021, Valerie Lincy appeared before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission to deliver prepared testimony at their hearing on "China's Nuclear Forces." The Commission has asked her to comment on China's role in the proliferation of missile and nuclear technologies, both as a supplier and an end user, the Chinese entities that are involved in such activities, and the extent to which these activities have affected U.S. national security interests and the global nonproliferation regime.
Commerce Department Warns Suppliers on Exports to Pakistan
On 30 August 2019, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Commerce Department published due diligence guidance for exports to Pakistan.
Pakistan Prioritizes Short-Range, Nuclear-Capable Missiles
Pakistan may hope its new short-range missiles deter conventional attacks from India, but they could also lower the threshold for nuclear weapons use in South Asia.
Pakistan Missile Milestones – 1961-2014
1961: Establishment of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Pakistan’s space agency. 1962: The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) helps train Pakistani scientists and engineers. Pakistan…
Pakistan Nuclear Milestones, 1955-2009
1955: Establishment of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). 1965: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announces “If India builds the bomb, we will eat grass or leaves, even go hungry. But…
Nukes ‘R’ Us
The New York Times March 4, 2004, p. A31 WASHINGTON – America’s relations with Pakistan and several other Asian countries have been rocked by the discovery of the vast smuggling…
Pakistan Nuclear Update – 2003
Nuclear program overview Pakistan continues to increase its nuclear weapon capability, and to import the necessary dual-use equipment and materials. The country is now estimated to possess an arsenal of…
Pakistan Missile Update – 2003
Missile tests Pakistan continues to develop its ballistic missile capability with foreign assistance and has pursued an ambitious testing program. In May 2002, Pakistan flight-tested its solid-fueled Abdali (Hatf 2)…
Pakistan Nuclear Update – 2001
Pakistan continues to develop and expand its nuclear weapon capability. Islamabad now possesses an arsenal of approximately 30-50 nuclear weapons. Pakistan claimed that its nuclear blasts in May 1998 had…