Pentagon Says Pakistan Nuclear Arsenal Secure

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pakistan's nuclear weapons arsenal is secure despite political turmoil after the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, the Pentagon said on Friday.

more stories like this"Our assessment is that the Pakistani nuclear arsenal is under control," said Pentagon spokesman Col. Gary Keck. "At this time, we have no need for concern."

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But U.S. military and defense officials have said Pakistan's nuclear weapons remain securely under the control of the Pakistani military. Those officials have repeatedly called the Pakistani military a responsible steward of the arsenal and said it would remain out of country's political conflict.

Concern about the security of the arsenal surfaced in November, when Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency, prompting protests and arrests.

Despite the Pentagon's assurances, some experts and U.S. lawmakers have argued instability raises risks in Pakistan, where the military is still suspected by some of at least knowing about the smuggling activities of Pakistan's A.Q. Khan network that sold weapons technology to Iran, North Korea and Libya.

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http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/12/28/pentagon_says_pakistan_nuclear_arsenal_secure/

Pakistan has, let alone whether or not they are "secure"...

because he feels so confident.

be concerned or have that feeling of being unprotected. We have junior and his little dick to take care of us all. Right?



junior has it all covered.

:scared::scared::scared:

I have in-laws galore in India--and I'm nervous.

...as ours were last August???? Whew, glad to hear THAT......