(a) whether the Washington based Institute for Science and International Security has reported on
the basis of newly obtained satellite imagery a step-up in the pace of nuclear weapons development
activity in Pakistan; and
(b) if so, the reaction of the Union Government thereto?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)
(a) Yes, the Government has seen report of Institute of Science and International Security,
Washington regarding Pakistan’s activities relating to its nuclear weapons programme.
(b) The Government continuously monitors all developments having a bearing on national
security and takes all necessary steps to safeguard it.