From Christian Science Monitor:Pakistani Navy officials warn the submarine, launched on Sunday, could spark an arms race. Two weeks ago the countries agreed to peace talks.
Pakistani officials are saying that India's launch of a nuclear-powered submarine over the weekend threatens regional peace. Pakistan's complaint comes barely two weeks after it had agreed to resume peace talks with India.
According to the BBC, Pakistan's foreign ministry alleged the submarine threatens regional security.
"Pakistan will take appropriate steps to safeguard its security without entering an arms race," foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said. "The continued induction of new lethal weapon systems by India is detrimental to regional peace and stability,"
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More News On India's First Nuclear Submarine
India submarine 'threatens peace' -- BBC
Pakistan unhappy with India's nuclear-powered sub -- AP
India Launches Nuclear Submarine -- New York Times
India Launches a Nuclear Sub -- UN Dispatch
Pakistan: Indian submarine 'detrimental' -- AFP
Pakistan will not join maritime arms race: Admiral -- China Daily
India’s N-sub can trigger new arms race: Pak Navy -- Daily Times
India to build two more nuclear submarines -- Daily Times
My Comment: Pakistan has neither the resources, money, nor infrastructure to even contemplate having a nuclear submarine fleet. The only option that they have left is to complain .... which is what they are doing right now.
India is looking at the entire Indian Ocean as their backyard. If they want to be a regional power .... nuclear submarines will be on the top of their list of necessary naval forces required to attain this goal.
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