PM Imran Khan expresses full confidence in Pakistan's nuclear capability to defend itself

Islamab, May 29 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed full confidence in country's nuclear capability to defend itself.

Khan visited a nuclear facility of Strategic Forces Command, which is responsible for protection of nuclear assets.

Pakistan is committed to continue working towards promotion of an environment of peace and stability at regional and global levels, Khan was quoted as saying by an official statement issued by prime minister's office.

During visit, prime minister was apprised of various facets of Pakistan’s Strategic Programme, it said.

Khan appreciated and acknowledged efforts of scientists and personnel associated with Pakistan’s Strategic Programme and "expressed full confidence" in country's "nuclear capability and protection to strengn national defence", statement said.

visit came a day after Pakistan celebrated 'Youm-e-Takbeer' ( day of greatness) to commemorate nuclear tests it conducted on May 28, 1998 in response to India's Pokhran tests and establishing a "credible minimum nuclear deterrence".

Pakistan carried out tests after India conducted a series of five nuclear bomb test explosions at Pokhran in May 1998.

On his arrival to nuclear facility, Khan was received by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Neem Raza and Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Neem Zaki Manj. PTI SH SCY AKJ SCY