PM Shehbaz Sharif Convenes Nuclear Oversight Body Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:00am on 10 May 2025,Saturday India Global

On May 10, 2025, amid escalating tensions with India, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened the National Command Authority, the body overseeing the nation's nuclear arsenal. This move follows Pakistan's military operation targeting multiple Indian bases, as both countries accuse each other of airspace violations involving drones and munitions. The conflict has resulted in at least 48 fatalities, marking a significant escalation. The meeting underscores the gravity of the situation and Pakistan's consideration of high-level strategic responses. The National Command Authority, chaired by the Prime Minister, is responsible for safeguarding national security through command and control decisions regarding Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. (PC: Hisdustan Times & Epthinktank)

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