Indian Defence Minister lashes out at Pakistan over nukes expansion

Indian Defence Minister lashes out at Pakistan over nukes expansion

NEW DELHI: India is aware of reports of Pakistan`s nuclear expansion and is taking all steps to safeguard India`s national interest, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.

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"The government is aware of reports on the expansion of Pakistan`s capability for fissile material production for nuclear weapons," Parrikar informed the Lok Sabha.

"The government continues to monitor development in this regard and is committed to taking all necessary steps to safeguard national security and respond to any threat suitably and adequately," he said.