Looking forward to this webinar on South Asia's nuclear history. It starts at 11. @Rabs_AA @adilsultan 
West's is a perspective of Nonproliferation, so it is important to look at Washington's non-proliferation policy, says @Rabs_AA.
India's nuclear test hardly came as a surprise to Pakistan; it had a direct bearing on Pakistan, says Dr.Akhtar.
Pakistan did four things : maintain nuclear ambiguity, seek nuke guarantees, stay out of the NPR, and pursue civilian nuclear energy, notes @Rabs_AA .
Pakistan was concerned about US double-standards, for its felt that India was being regarded and Pakistan being admonished, says Dr.Akhtar.
Dr.Akhtar delving into the changing tides brought about by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It was a test for Washington's non-proliferation policy. Carter was willing to partner countries to counter the USSR, reminds Dr.Akhtar while adding that the US turned a blind eye.
Despite knowing full well about Pakistan's nw program, Reagan gave waivers and certification to that country, argues Dr.Akhtar.
Pakistan's continued advancement in its nw program was one of the major challenges for the Clinton Administration, contends Dr. Akhtar.
Both Benazir and NS did not give in to pressure, however negligible that might have been, from the international community as far as the country's nw program was concerned, asserts @Rabs_AA .
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