India Raises Concerns Over Pakistan's Nuclear Threat India has once again cast doubt on the credibility of Pakistan's nuclear program and its 'secret history' on the international stage. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed support on Thursday for a U.

Pakistan has denied posing a nuclear threat to the US, asserting its arsenal is solely for deterrence against India. Islamabad also dismissed being labelled a 'rogue state' by an Israeli envoy. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard had listed Pakistan alongside Iran,

India criticized Pakistan for its history of clandestine nuclear activities, prompted by a US intelligence report highlighting Pakistan's nuclear threat and its military advancements.

US intelligence has raised concerns over Pakistan’s Shaheen-III missile, warning it could be upgraded into an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching America, signaling growing scrutiny of Islamabad’s expanding long-range missile programme.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard also pointed to growing cooperation between North Korea, Russia and China on strategic capabilities.

New Delhi, March 19, 2026: (ANI): MEA issued first reaction on US’ remark on Pakistan’s nuclear programme condemned Pakistan’s nuclear operation and called it, “Clandestine nuclear program.”

In response, Pakistan rejected the claim and stated that its missile program is purely defensive and aimed at maintaining regional balance.