Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 25 Oct 2025,Saturday India
A former CIA officer revealed that during Pervez Musharraf’s presidency, Pakistan allegedly handed over control of its nuclear arsenal to the U.S. Pentagon. This move, reportedly aimed at preventing extremist groups from accessing the weapons, allowed the Pentagon to secure or access Pakistan’s nukes if necessary. The disclosure highlights the depth of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation post-9/11 and raises concerns about Pakistan’s sovereignty over its strategic assets. While the Pentagon and Islamabad have not officially commented, the claim has sparked debates on nuclear security, proliferation, and international oversight. Full details of the arrangement remain classified. (PC: AP)
