Pranab says Musharraf in ‘full command’ of nukes
Saturday, January 05, 2008



By Iftikhar Gilani

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has also gone on record to acknowledge that President Pervez Musharraf is in full command of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, dispelling the Western world’s fears that nuclear weapons may fall in “jihadi hands”.

Talking to reporters, Mukherjee said, “Everybody will have concerns if they (nuclear weapons) fall into wrong hands or if non-state actors have access to them. But perhaps now President Musharraf is in command of the situation and I think he is also the civilian head of the command of the nuclear system.”

Well-wishes: Hoping that Pakistan would be able to overcome the present crisis, he said, “We wish them [Pakistanis] all success in their endeavours [to abolish extremism] because we believe that a strong, stable and prosperous Pakistan will be helpful to us,” he added.

This was the same stance that a recent Cabinet Committee on Security meeting had taken while reviewing the post-Benazir scenario. He said the history of Pakistan showed that it had gone through many difficult situations, but had always shown “strength and resilience in the system to overcome them”.

Asked if the current situation could lead to increased violence in Jammu and Kashmir, the minister said ‘problems’ in that state were perennial and were nothing new. “Sometimes infiltrations and terrorist activities are accelerated and decelerated. Perhaps, terrorism cannot be switched on and switched off. In many countries, it has taken a long time to settle the issue.

“We are engaged in a composite dialogue with Pakistan. We are pinning hopes on the assurances in the joint statement of January 6, 2004, that terrorists would not use Pakistan’s territory. We are hoping that they will adhere to the commitments and that the infrastructure which is there will be destroyed,” he added.


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We dont need a certificate of confidence from the Indians about the safety of our nuclear weapons. They should just worry about their own nukes getting into the wrong hands.

There is something sinister going on here--indians are being nice and that is extraordinary. Something is definately cooking.

Thats exactly i am thinking, there is some thing realy going on against Pakistan.

Nope nothing going on here. Indians are being Indians. Ive said it b4 and im gonna say it again.

They are just taking advantage of the current situtation in pakistan. They want to show the world that they are RESPONSIBLE STATE as well as POWER HOUSE in South Asian Region. Furthermore they want to tell the world hey guys look we can also POLICE Pakistan We are the future super power..

There is nothing but showing the world false image of theirs, maybe even to get somesort of place in UNSC.

Their nukes are almost already in the wrong hands..BJP!!!

and i agree with 1pakistani regarding why india is acting all responsible..they know we are the center of attention at the moment and each and everything related to pakistan is being recorded and discussed..so they want to re-assure and re-stamp their long wanted desire of being called the 'responsible and humble power' by all and sundry.

I wish it was as simple as what u r suggesting--but it is NOT! Lets put it this way--whatever is happening is Pakistan is due to the direct involvement of US/Indian agents. Do you seriously expect that these indian statements are just for the sake of showing itself as a RESPONSIBLE STATE?? No Bloody way!!

...and the fact that India will be the first to eat the sh!t flying from the fan.

Well what is happening in Pakistan and who it is being done by is a hidden Mystry, like u im always saying its India and USA which is behind these Talibans and their attacks in Pakistan. Did u know there are Taliban in Pakistan which are with Government and only group that is against Pakistan is Mashud and If im not getting it wrong he was in G Bay and USA relased him and he took up arms against Pakistan as well as Indian consulates being in AFGHANISTAN.

But that is waht we know and what the world doesnt no or it doesnt give a damn abt. Now India is rising economic power, but since their dream is always attached to being a Military Power house or shall i say being a Leader of somesort. So they are using this stitution to tell the world abt their effeorts and them being responsible state.

Its double standards, they are causing Chaos and they are trying to win support. Honeslty the way they are going I think they are very successful in their achievements.

Well the question here is not that India is acting responsible or not. The question is that do we need an endorsement from the Indians about the safety of our nuclear weapons. What would happen when suddenly India changes its stance and gives out a statement that Pakistani nukes are in danger of falling into wrong hands. Right now every other country is giving these statements, so wouldn't India be better placed in the world standing to support this theory.
That is why as with other countries of the world we really dont care if they think our nukes our safe or not.
WE DONT NEED ANYONES ENDORSEMENT.PERIOD.

Nor did we ask for one, but they are giving such endorsement and members were saying why are they doing this sweet talks and the only purpose for them is to get this highlight and better image for themself.

If we care or not they are gonna take advantage of the stitutation and make statements hence make themself look good on worldstage. They are playing politics but we dont have politication who are smart enough to do the same.