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Tuesday 12 February 2008

Do you lie awake at night worrying about who has control of Pakistan's nuclear weapons?

I would imagine the answer is no... But maybe you should.

Back in November last year Eight air force officials died and 40 were wounded in a terrorist attack on a military bus heading for the Sargodha Air Force Base in Pakistan's Punjab. The Sargodha Air Force Base is the "Headquarters of the Pakistan Air Force's Central Air Command and home base for nuclear-capable F-16 combat aircraft, and Hatf-III/Ghaznavi/M-11 ballistic missiles...Some analysts believe that components or partially assembled air-deliverable nuclear devices might be stored at an ammunition depot at the Sargodha air base. Pakistan's nuclear-capable, short-range, solid-fueled Hatf III/Ghaznavi/M-11 (total number estimated at 34-80) ballistic missiles are also believed to be stored at facilities near the Central Ammunition Depot on Kirana Hills at Sargodha. The evidence captured on US satellite imagery includes missile crates; storage sheds for transporter-erector launch vehicles; missile maintenance facilities; and housing for missile crews. The Pakistani military has also been sighted conducting simulated launches with assistance from visiting Chinese experts. Indian intelligence sources believe that during a crisis or war, the missiles would be dispersed and re-deployed at Gujranwala, Okara, Multan, Jhang, and Dera Nawab Shah, where defense terminals have been constructed. "


Sleep well...

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