Pakistan Modernizing Nuclear Arsenal, Sees India as Existential Threat: US Intelligence Report

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37pm on 25 May 2025,Sunday India Global

A US global threat assessment report has highlighted Pakistan’s growing nuclear ambitions, stating Islamabad views India as an “existential threat.” The report asserts that Pakistan is modernizing its nuclear arsenal, including battlefield nukes, to counter India’s conventional military edge. It also reveals that China is a key supplier of weapons-related materials and technology. Despite receiving IMF support, Pakistan spent $1 billion maintaining its nuclear stockpile in 2023. Meanwhile, India continues its military modernization and sees China as its primary threat. The report notes India’s strategic military advancements, including nuclear tests and regional defense partnerships, amid ongoing border tensions. (PC: Reuters)

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