Preferential treatment for India undermines NSG credibility: FO spokesman
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Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, in an interview with Radio Pakistan, discussed the implications of the nuclear trade waiver granted to India by the Nuclear Suppliers Group and said that such "preferential treatments" and waivers only undermine the credibility of the global non-proliferation regime besides disturbing the regional strategic stability.
Zakaria said that since it was granted the waiver in 2008, India has expanded its capacity to produce fissile material for military use, moving against the objective of strategic stability in the region.
"International reports about new nuclear facilities built by India confirm Pakistan’s concerns in this regard," he said during the interview.
However, he added, "Pakistan’s offers to India for nuclear restraint regime are still valid."
"Pakistan does not believe in arms race in the region and has consistently maintained that the two neighbouring countries should agree on meaningful measures to avoid nuclear arms race," Zakaria said.
He maintained that Pakistan holds "strong credentials" for NSG membership.
He said Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state whose entry into NSG will further the group’s disarmament and non-proliferation objectives.
He added that with its strong credentials, Pakistan continues reaching out to different countries for support in the procurement of an NSG membership.
Zakaria said international institutions and think tanks have conducted studies regarding the safety and usage of nuclear technology and have appreciated Pakistan’s nuclear safety regime.
"Pakistan’s export control regime is very comprehensive and authentic and conforms to international standards," he said.
"Pakistan has unilaterally adhered to global energy guidelines and non-proliferation benchmarks in order to maintain best practices in supply of controlled items, goods, materials and services."
About the inclusion of countries which have not signed Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in the NSG, Zakaria said Pakistan believes that NSG should create a transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and criteria based approach for simultaneous membership.
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Jun 28, 2017 03:39pm
Yes, bending rules like that is unfair to those who follow rules and set procedures!
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Jun 28, 2017 04:11pm
Do not worry about NSG membership .India has enough goodwill as a responsible country and will get every technology ,equipment a NSG member possess.So India dont care objections of china and its obstruction of india in to NSG membership.
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Jun 28, 2017 04:20pm
Just fight on and stand on your own feet...
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Jun 28, 2017 04:29pm
Might is Right
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Jun 28, 2017 04:29pm
Mr. Modi got tremendous influence in the world over. Personality of a leader matters a most. In the Trump meeting also it can be seen. Initially Mr. Trump was reluctant towards Mr. Modi's hug, but later came back with full enthusiasm. The NSG also the result of good relationship of Mr. Manmohan Singh with Mr. Bush/Obama. Mr. Modi carried forward with more zealous.
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Jun 28, 2017 04:45pm
For NSG, and UNSC, all membership should be based on merits and not favoritism.
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Jun 28, 2017 04:46pm
@Balakrishnan It's not the influence. It's money that talks. India is in the market to spend $200 billion on defence in next 10 years and US is keen to get major part of it so at this time US will agree to small gestures in return like declaring a person as terrorist. Same as Saudis got influence over Trump to go against Qatar. It's money my friend and nothing else. Sad but true reality of the world we live in.
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Jun 28, 2017 04:46pm
Great diplomatic efforts !!
Suddenly why issue of 2008 has cropped up now at this point of time. ?
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Jun 28, 2017 05:22pm
@lafanga Hmm thats what he meant by influence.
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Jun 28, 2017 05:27pm
The moment India gets NSG membership will be the moment Pakistan will be blocked from NSG forever by Indian veto. Pakistan must work very closely with China and other allies to secure a Pakistani membership. This is vital for our national interest.
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Jun 28, 2017 05:28pm
@lafanga Money is a form of influence. World respects countries such as US and China - why? Higher GDP translates to buying power and therefore more influence. So whats the need to assume money is evil!
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Jun 28, 2017 05:31pm
I infer....we will drop trying to get membership of NSG.
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Jun 28, 2017 05:40pm
Do not compare yourself or your prime minister with India. India is a powerful country in the world with its GDP and economic scale. There is nothing like preferential, being a superpower they deserve NSG and UNSC.
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Jun 28, 2017 05:53pm
Your credibility has gone down to that level in international diaspora that nobody gives any attention to your call. Better not to waste your foreign policy in trying to malign India's image. Try something better and beneficial for your own.
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Jun 28, 2017 05:57pm
So Pakistan is doubting credibility of NSG.So Pakistan is not interested in NSG membership now ?
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Jun 28, 2017 05:58pm
@Balakrishnan sorry to burst your bubble bala, it has nothing to do with with Sri. Modi's charm or reputation..it is only to do with 2 facts: USA wants to sell tonnes of weapons to countries it does not see as a threat...and it wants a partner in Asia that is big enough to help contain and reduce ultimately the power and influence of China for the next few decades...
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Jun 28, 2017 05:59pm
@lafanga Brother, since ages only money have power have ruled the world. No exceptions in any phase of history
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Jun 28, 2017 06:01pm
@Harmony-1© "Yes, bending rules like that is unfair to those who follow rules and set procedures!" Following rules like our AQ Khan, running a walmart for nukes?
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Jun 28, 2017 06:03pm
Pakistan has complaints against India for everything including foreign head of states giving a warm hug to Modi. Pakistan needs to do some brainstorming at home whether continuation of its foreign policy has now become a major obstacle in maintaining cordial relations with neighbours, US and other countries.
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Jun 28, 2017 06:04pm
Pakistan happens to be the biggest nuclear proliferator in the world and profited from black market in nuclear material? How can it claim to be a "responsible nuclear state"?
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Jun 28, 2017 06:04pm
India gets every nuclear technology from powerful countries for its transparent approach and good non proliferation record. India doesn't even need to be part of NSG
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Jun 28, 2017 06:13pm
@Jsmkumar If somebody denies technology to India, they would be losers in long run. Well demonstrated by Indians developing their own cryogenic engine when Bush denied engines and pressurise Russia too. India is richer now.
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Jun 28, 2017 06:39pm
Pakistan should realize that no one i the world cares about pakistan. A country that survives on aid money donated from around the world has no leverage over any issue. Being an nsg member shouldn't be pakistan's priority any way. They should be feeding their despicably poverty stricken and polio ridden population instead. The country is without electricity and clean water in 21st century but spending millions on nukes , unbelievable.
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Jun 28, 2017 06:46pm
@Khwarizmi So you think that only China is present in NSG?
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Jun 28, 2017 06:47pm
@Khwarizmi Dream on ...no tax....
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Jun 28, 2017 06:50pm
Pakistan still persists with USA, inspite of facing discrimination with it.
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Jun 28, 2017 06:52pm
China is afraid of India's progress and development ; it uses Pakistan for its selfish motive and Pakistan is obediently and without using its brain , playing to the tune of China. Earlier it played to USA's tune and now to China's. No self respecting country will behave in the way Pakistan is playing.
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Jun 28, 2017 06:55pm
Isn't China providing nuclear plants to Pakistan?
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Jun 28, 2017 07:08pm
@Harmony-1© "Yes, bending rules like that is unfair to those who follow rules and set procedures!"
Those who follow rules? Please read on what AQ Khan did. He could not have done it without high level support
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Jun 28, 2017 07:17pm
For India is just a formality...India is enjoying all benefits since long time!
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Jun 28, 2017 07:21pm
@Kashif *"For NSG, and UNSC, all membership should be based on merits and not favoritism."*
What merit does China have??? It's illegally occupying Tibet and Taiwan and have several border issues with neighbouring countries in the South China sea. How does China merit to be in the UNSC and NSG???
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Jun 28, 2017 07:22pm
Pak a responsible country , but it sold the technology to Iran & N korea .. Khan is still in jail or out?
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Jun 28, 2017 07:26pm
Our response has been juxtaposed at best. Our Foreign office appears mentally retarded. Everyone talks vaguely, no one is clear. The 'enemy', that 'enemy', the 'west', that 'capitol'. We are either afraid or effectively censured for censor.
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Jun 28, 2017 07:34pm
Even if India gets such favours and build more nuclear arsenals and other lethal weapons but one point as to be remembered that she can never fight with pakistan.Pak has 1/4 of indian army ,jet fighters and other weapons but she cannot dare to face pak and will never dare.It is a reality and the whole world knows it.Proud to be pakistani
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Jun 28, 2017 07:44pm
I don't know why Pakistan always compares itself with India. One should not do that. It is bad for one's health. It should worry about China and the loan it has taken from it to build the so called CPEC as ultimately Chinese will swallow Pakistan. India is naturally worried that once Chinese dragon swallows Pakistan , it will have to face China both on its northern and western borders.
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Jun 28, 2017 07:45pm
Nuclear programme doesn't always mean making weapons. Fear of unknown instills fear of life and takes away peace of life. India has credible Nuclear programme which has been accepted by world, more than 95% of NSG members supports our entry into the group itself speaks volumes about it's image and diplomatic enigma. China won't be able to stop India's entry into NSG for too long. And please piling nuclear silos is not our policy. Soon our DRDO is going to test anti-radiation missile.
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Jun 28, 2017 07:54pm
@lafanga what about tracks records
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Jun 28, 2017 07:55pm
India's in a position it is expected of providing regional aid and is providing to all non hostile neighbours. Pakistan banks on loans to revive their economy. Totally different countries and scenarios.
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Jun 28, 2017 07:55pm
Being an neighbour and being an equal superpower is not one and the same.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:03pm
Very good, a clear and unambigeos statement. IF NSG rules are knowingly broken for one country, than NSG has no credibility for rest of the world.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:05pm
@Khwarizmi, no India won't obstruct Pakistan's entry, that's Im sure about.
But however NSG matter has become old and meaningless as we are already having all benefits without NSG membership. I won't be very happy or say it milestone success if we get the membership too.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:11pm
@lafanga Unfortunately the cruel rulers are governing us, corruption is their moto. At least you can't blame Modi for corruption. Hence he get respect.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:14pm
This is all due to the tireless efforts and unified actions from Indian foreign office. You on the other hand are simply incompetent ineffective and lack credibility in the eyes of your own people, so foreign leaders will not cut u any slack.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:15pm
@Khwarizmi : disagree; pak must first get 4 nuclear submarines with advanced embeon strato tracker and targetting systems alongwith space-freezer tech and magside deep detection visionography; without this, pak is no match.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:21pm
India is a major economic power house in the world. So world will definitely give that respect and preferences in all aspects. That change is visible in Indian PM's visit in various countries.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:31pm
India can get advanced nuclear tech without any membership as many developed nations signed civil nuclear deal with it....I think pakistan should withdraw its thought of getting nsg membership because most nations act in favour of India. Only turkey and china support pakistan's bid...Moreover you shared nuclear tech to north korea..Thats enough for your dream membership...
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Jun 28, 2017 08:45pm
Advise to Pakistan is to stop acting like a spoiled mischievous child jumping up and down to draw attention
with relying on another neighborhood bully.
India has proved to me more responsible nation for they
have to date not sold,exchanged or sold the design of
of nuclear bombs making as it has been done neighborhood by India's neighbors,therefore it can be argued India is a nation that has set an example to the world and its neighbors.
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Jun 28, 2017 08:50pm
Why business Pakistan has with NSG? Instead of concentrating on what India is doing for herself, Pakistan should also concentrate on its own plan. Not how to sabotage indias plans.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:08pm
@lafanga, Pakistan should restrain from Kashmir adventure and should make Money. this would be better Option.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:13pm
The fact is civilian government doesn't have a power to decide foreign policy. Stop making fool the world in the name of democracy.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:31pm
You do not have to show enemy weakness in order to show yourself strong. No one cares about you.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:33pm
Let me start by saying that India has Sushmaji and global success of India speaks for itself.
I have an advice to FO of Pakistan. Yes, it is a bitter-pill to swallow but India will get both NSG and UNSC membership. In the best interest of itself, focus on itself than siding with one neighbor which ultimately will cost Pakistan dearly. Please be aware that people of Pakistan are becoming more mature and you cannot continue to fool them.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:44pm
Keep trying, because what you are doing is still not sufficient to convince the world. There is nothing new in these statements by the FO.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:54pm
Same guy who claimed that India has built a secret nuclear city.
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Jun 28, 2017 09:58pm
@lafanga Same is true in PAK-CHINA relationship also. China is not there just for Pakistan, China will be getting 17% of invested money as deposit amount + full return of money it invested. China will also have influence on Pakistan now as it controls CPEC routes + port.
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Jun 28, 2017 10:06pm
@lafanga - "It's money my friend and nothing else. Sad but true reality of the world we live in."
Sorry, but I can't but disagree. It's not money alone. Money can influence the poor. For instance, for very small amount of money the US has been shaping the Pakistan politics. Same about China. But when it comes to bigger countries, money alone isn't enough to force a change in the attitude of big nations.
With Modi India has taken a huge leap of faith. Like it or not, India is now playing in the big league. And this turn around is not merely money. If that were the case, all countries of the world would be worshiping China. Clearly that's not the case.
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Jun 28, 2017 10:19pm
I agree. NSG has no credibility. Pakistan should take back it's membership application from such a biased institution immediately.
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Jun 28, 2017 10:29pm
Can somebody enlighten me about countries and agencies atomic scientist who helped north Korea's nuclear programme.
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Jun 28, 2017 10:38pm
The aim of UN is to establish peace so HAD IT ESTABLISHED PEACE? NO
so how can you Expect NSG to be Criteria Based? When world is interests Based?
The belfer Centre Of Science and International Affairs Tiltle" India's Nuclear Exceptionalism " states that india is only country to test a nuclear device from Weapon grade plutonium from unsafeguarded civil nuclear facility
The comments By Former national security advisor Shiv Shanker Memon and By MIT shows how MUCH RESPONSIBLE this shameless country is
The establishment of NSG is enough proof
We must not care wether they join it or not,WE GOT THEIR INTENTION,NOW WE MUST COUNTER IT...i.e to PILE ENOUGH FISSLE AS MUCH AS WE CAN!!!
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Jun 28, 2017 10:55pm
@Khwarizmi other allies??
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Jun 28, 2017 11:12pm
@Kashif Agree with you
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Jun 28, 2017 11:14pm
@lafanga So what. That is the way world going to make decision. Every country is going to make policy which take interest of them not just talk.
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Jun 29, 2017 01:01am
What about nuclear technology passed to North Korea by Pakistan and that is the headache for world to defend now?? Is it also genuine in terms of world peace??
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Jun 29, 2017 01:44am
The truth is that Pakistan's concerns are not the world's concerns. Pakistan's concerns are not even the Muslim Ummah's concerns. Pakistan made it's bed when it developed it's first nuclear weapon. Only children believe nuclear weapons have no consequences.
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Jun 29, 2017 02:12am
My dear Nafees Zakaria, the problem is not India. The problem is Pakistan has no foreign minister since five years and no foreign policy as well. Every other thing in the world has a right to bash Pakistan because everyone knows there will be just a weak cry from somebody called spokesman or adviser etc.
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Jun 29, 2017 03:03am
@lafanga Yup. Money talks. Something Pakistan hasn't understood in 7 decades, even failing to learn from our Chinese friends. It's just sad.
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Jun 29, 2017 03:03am
India will never get NSG membership. Our strategic partner China will see to that.
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Jun 29, 2017 03:34am
Pakistan has yet to convince the world of its Nuclear bonafides given its past behavior in exporting stolen bomb making and enrichment technologies by Dr. khan. It's promises at any given time cannot be taken seriously. India on the other hand has an impeccable record.
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Jun 29, 2017 04:12am
We ought to set our house in order if we wish others pay any attention to us (our country).
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Jun 29, 2017 07:11am
@Harmony-1© The only country that has objections for India's membership itself does not follow rules and thumbs its nose to procedures.
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Jun 29, 2017 07:50am
India is one-fifth of human population with a stellar record of Nuclear responsibility.
The world no longer compares or brackets India with other puny nations with a dubious record of Nuclear proliferation, as typified by ninety percent support for NSG membership. NSG membership is imminent and inevitable, especially considering China's role in Nuclear proliferation in spite of being a member state.
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Jul 01, 2017 11:12am
Just like India
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