In other news from Pakistan, new evidence has emerged suggesting Pakistan is planning to expand its nuclear weapons arsenal. A leading Washington think tank says satellite photos show Pakistan is close to completing a third, previously unknown, plutonium production reactor. David Albright of the Institute for Science and International Security said the plant would give Pakistan the ability to build a new generation of lighter, more powerful weapons that can more easily be launched via missiles. Pakistan is believed to already have 50 nuclear weapons. The disclosure comes at a tumultuous time in Pakistan. Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid recently wrote that growing opposition to Pakistan’s military dictator — General Pervez Musharraf — could lead to a civil war or the unraveling of the country.
Report: Pakistan May Be Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal
HeadlineJun 25, 2007