Nuclear Suppliers Group

Mazari call for stronger diplomatic efforts to secure Islamabad’s spot in exclusive group

Dialogue and communication is the key to ensure regional stability between both nuclear-armed adversaries

Polish PM extended his country’s support in a meeting with Indian Vice President in Warsaw

The two-page draft, if accepted, would open the nuclear club for India while leaving Pakistan out

Arms control body official says Pakistan will have to win separate NSG exemption

The trading of nuclear materials is a tightly regulated but hugely profitable business

Aizaz Chaudhry says country's nuclear assets regularised by Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, an autonomous body

Belarusian president is set to visit Pakistan next month, says special assistant to PM

Proposal for adherence to CTBT reflective of Pakistan's policy of promoting nuclear restraint in South Asia, says FO

The international community needs to accept Pakistan as a normal nuclear state

Although the NSG works on consensus, it appears to be under American pressure to admit India only

High ranking US officials also admitted India was fanning instability in Pakistan, says spokesperson Nafees Zakaria

Beijing is seen as leading opposition to the US push for India’s inclusion in the 48-nation club

'Large differences remain over the issue of non-NPT countries joining the NSG' Hong Lei

Switzerland also agreed this week to support India's bid for membership made last month

Pakistan has now formally applied to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group

Pakistan ambassador in Vienna submits a formal application to chairman Nuclear Suppliers Group

Neither India nor Pakistan has signed the nuclear Non-Profileration Treaty, a 'prerequisite' to NSG membership

In Western eyes, Pakistan will never be a normal state as long as it is an Islamic and nuclear power

Report also notes how a number of recent initiatives have improved Pakistan’s nuclear security

Says if India gains sole induction, Beijing will veto the move

Rather than increasing stability in South Asia, the move could escalate strains with rival Pakistan