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  Pak­­istan Atomic Energy Commission gets licence to construct largest nuclear plant | KEY DETAILS

  World | December 30, 2024 12:35 IST

  The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission applied for the license in April, submitting a Preliminary Safety Assessment Report and other documents covering design, operational safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and nuclear security, according to the Dawn newspaper.

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  Pakistan developing missiles capable of reaching US: White House after imposing sanctions

  World | December 20, 2024 8:58 IST

  In light of the continuing proliferation threat of Pakistan's long-range missile development, the United States is designating four entities for sanctions which target proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, the State Department said.

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  Pakistan: Flour selling at 800/kg, cooking oil at 900/litre but govt aims to boost nuclear weapons

  World | July 17, 2024 23:39 IST

  Pakistan is facing severe economic turmoil, placing a heavy burden on its population amidst one of the nation's most significant financial crises in recent history. As the cost of living continues to rise sharply, essential goods are becoming increasingly unaffordable for many.

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  Pakistan doesn’t have 'No First Use' policy on nuclear weapons, says top ex-Army official

  World | May 30, 2024 15:54 IST

  Adviser to the National Command Authority Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai has underscored Pakistan’s stance on not committing to the No First Use (NFU) policy regarding nuclear weapons.

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  Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic crisis: Top US intelligence official

  World | April 16, 2024 17:31 IST

  Pakistan is banking on close allies like China and Saudi Arabia for loans to tide over its economic woes. Besides, its finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is now in Washington to discuss a new loan package with the International Monetary Fund.

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  India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations and prisoners in their respective jails

  World | January 01, 2024 16:42 IST

  According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the exchange of the list took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities.

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  Pakistan signs whopping $4.8 billion nuclear project with China amid economic turbulence

  World | June 20, 2023 15:12 IST

  Under the recently brokered deal, Beijing would build a 1,200-megawatt Chashma-V nuclear plant at Chashma in the Mianwali district of Punjab.

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  'Pakistan is nuclear power, India can't look at us with evil eye': Debt-ridden PM Shehbaz Sharif

  World | February 08, 2023 6:13 IST

  Earlier last month, Prime Minister Sharif lamented the situation and said it was shameful for a nuclear country to beg in front of other nations in order to fulfil the basic demands of its citizens.

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  US lawmaker expresses concern over Pak's growing N-weapons

  World | December 11, 2014 14:53 IST

  Washington: A top American lawmaker has expressed concern over Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile, saying the Asian country continues to harbour and host insurgents and other extremist groups."Pakistan continues to harbour and host insurgents and other