Pakistan in Media

ISLAMABAD: In response to allegations published in the press that the United States has been negotiating “understandings” with the Pakistani military about the security of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson issued the following statement: “These allegations are completely false. The United States has no intention to seize Pakistani nuclear weapons or material. Pakistan is a key ally in our common effort to fight violent extremists and foster regional security. We work cooperatively on a wide range of security assistance initiatives, including significant efforts focused on strengthening counterinsurgency capacities to foster stability. The United States has confidence in Pakistan’s ability to protect its nuclear programmes and materials, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said during her recent visit to Pakistan.”