Pakistan marks ‘decade of N-responsibility’

Pakistan hailed the 10th anniversary of its first nuclear tests on Wednesday, saying it marked a decade of “responsibility and restraint” by the Muslim world’s only atomic power.

The foreign ministry issued a statement marking the anniversary of the detonations on May 28, 1998, which were carried out in response to nuclear tests by India.

“It was a historic day in the nation’s quest for security,” it said of the tests.

“Pakistan has taken its responsibilities as a nuclear weapon state seriously. We have not relented in our pursuit for creating a peaceful global and regional environment,” it added.

Pakistan marks ‘decade of N-responsibility’ -DAWN - Top Stories; May 29, 2008

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