Pakistan’s Defense Minister Clears the Air: Saudi Defense Deal Does Not Include Nuclear Weapons

Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has publicly dismissed reports suggesting that a recent defense deal with Saudi Arabia included the provision of nuclear weapons. Addressing the media, Asif clarified that the agreement does not involve the transfer of nuclear technology to the kingdom. He reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities are solely for its own defense and that the nation would not share them with any other country. The defense deal, which was signed in Riyadh, sparked speculation about a potential nuclear dimension due to clauses regarding mutual defense. This agreement, which states that an attack on one nation is considered an attack on both, has led to discussions about the possibility of Pakistan offering nuclear protection. Currently, Israel is the only nation in the Middle East confirmed to have nuclear weapons.