NewsNuclear, defence capability never to be compromised: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Thursday that Pakistan seeks peace through strength in South Asia and will never compromise on its nuclear programme or its minimum deterrence needs.
He said Pakistan is a declared and fully established nuclear power with its minimum deterrence needs successfully achieved and its capability operationalized through a variety of delivery means.
He was speaking on the occasion of handing over of the final production batch of the Hatf III Ghaznavi Missiles to the Army Strategic Force Command (ASFC) at an impressive ceremony.
He said his Government had approved an ambitious nuclear power programme for generating 8800 MW of electricity by 2030, and it will spare no effort in convincing the world that it must cooperate with Pakistan in this field.
The Prime Minister congratulated the scientists, engineers and staff associated with the manufacture of the Ghaznavi missile system on successful completion of their mission in record time.
The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan's needs in the nuclear energy sector and expressed confidence that with the passage of time and with positive engagement with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Pakistan will succeed in earning cooperation for its nuclear power programme, which is an essential economic need.
Courtesy Geo