Pakistan expresses concern over growing 'arsenals' of India

The National Command Authority (NCA) in Pakistan has re-emphasised the country's desire for establishing the 'Strategic Restraint Regime in South Asia'.

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The NCA, principal decision-making body on nuclear issues, at its meeting presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took note of the 'growing conventional and strategic weapons development in the region',reports Dawn.

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The need for a sustained dialogue with India for resolution of outstanding disputes was also underscored as it expressed alarm over India's growing conventional and nuclear arsenals.

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Pakistan has been concerned over India's developing nuclear submarine INS Arihant, which is reportedly close to commissioning.

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The NCA was of the view that development of conventional and nuclear weapons by India had 'adverse ramifications for peace and security' in the region.

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Pakistan regrets that the West has been ignoring India's activities because of its commercial interests but has kept pressure on Pakistan describing its nuclear programme as the fastest growing.