At a time when regional tensions are being deliberately stoked and misinformation is unleashed to sow fear, DG ISPR’s recent statement affirming the security of Pakistan’s nuclear assets is not just a routine clarification—it’s a strategic necessity. It is a direct and uncompromising rebuttal to the relentless propaganda campaigns that aim to undermine Pakistan’s sovereign right to maintain a credible nuclear deterrent.
For decades, Pakistan’s nuclear program has been the ultimate guarantor of national security. Born of necessity in response to India’s nuclear ambitions, it has kept the strategic balance in South Asia and prevented full-scale wars. Yet our adversaries have never stopped trying to weaken this pillar of our defense—through sanctions, diplomatic coercion, or, most insidiously, information warfare.
DG ISPR’s statement is a timely and essential counter to these malicious narratives. He didn’t just offer vague reassurances; he categorically stated that Pakistan’s nuclear assets are fully secure, professionally managed, and under tight control with no compromise at any level. This is not an empty boast—it is rooted in the robust command-and-control structures, rigorous safety protocols, and constant oversight that Pakistan’s strategic community has developed and maintained with unmatched seriousness.
Those who question these assurances would do well to consider the alternative. Do they really believe a state so battle-hardened, so conscious of its existential stakes, would be lax with its most critical assets? Or is it more likely that the doubters and fear-mongers are echoing the talking points of hostile powers who seek to delegitimize Pakistan’s deterrence altogether?
The establishment’s clarity on this issue is critical because the threat is not just physical—it is psychological. The enemy knows it cannot disarm Pakistan through force, so it tries to create doubt within Pakistanis themselves. DG ISPR’s statement cuts through that fog, reminding us that while our enemies invest in division and deception, our armed forces invest in security and unity.
Furthermore, this assurance from DG ISPR also reinforces civilian-military synergy. Our nuclear program is a national project, transcending political parties, governments, and personalities. The armed forces do not “own” it—they safeguard it on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation.
Finally, the statement is also a message to the world: Pakistan will not bow to pressures, nor will it allow its strategic assets to be treated as bargaining chips. We know what happened to countries that gave up their deterrents in exchange for hollow promises. Pakistan will not be one of them.
In these turbulent times, DG ISPR’s categorical stance is exactly what the nation needs. It is a call for confidence, vigilance, and unity—a reminder that while our adversaries spend fortunes on misinformation, our best defense remains our collective resolve and the guardians who watch over us day and night.
