Islamabad says the uranium supply deal and possible reactor technology cooperation risk undermining global non-proliferation efforts and destabilizing South Asia
WEB DESK: Pakistan has formally expressed “serious concern” over a recent uranium supply agreement between Canada and India, warning that the arrangement could undermine regional stability and weaken global nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said selective nuclear cooperation with states outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) risks setting a dangerous precedent. Officials cautioned that country-specific exceptions could erode decades of diplomatic work aimed at controlling the spread of nuclear materials.
Islamabad highlighted three major concerns. First, Pakistan argued that granting special privileges to a non-NPT state could damage the credibility of the global non-proliferation framework.
Second, authorities warned the deal could upset the strategic balance in South Asia. Access to foreign uranium supplies and advanced nuclear reactor technology, they said, may encourage a regional arms race between nuclear-armed countries.
Third, Pakistan called for fairness in civil nuclear cooperation, urging the international community to adopt a transparent, criteria-based system that treats all non-NPT states equally rather than favouring specific countries.
Reaffirming its commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, Islamabad stressed that nuclear trade must be governed by universal standards. Officials said unequal policies risk heightening tensions and complicating the broader goal of global security.
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