What's new

US Exploring Deal to Limit Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal

We are well beyond that and so is the rest of the world. Only India likes to live in the past. Heck even US has moved away from its early position about not offering Pakistan a "Nuclear" deal. Few years back this would not even be part of any US Pakistan dialogue but now its a different story.
Let me say this Pakistan does not really need a deal from the US because we already have one with China which meets our current and future requirements but for the sake of it we are still having this discussion with the US who now seems to be willing. Who knows we might end up getting a better deal than India ever did.

Yes we have to forget the past and move on...Yes Indian will dig up your past coz it is its duty to do so...So will Pakistan when something comes in the way of India....

Let's hope another AQ episode does not come to light from Pakistan if another episode occurs your so called close friend China will also start thinking twice about dealing with you in this field.....

Anyways, good luck for you guys to get a better deal than India....
 
.
In American Dream they can do that but in reality it impossible. Keep dreaming Uncle SAM.
 
.
Will not happen

However,

Would consider , the deal if it was maintain 400-500 Nukes arsenal , and ability to replace 25 per year

Proposal:
  • Reduction in number by 30% in next 20 years
  • Reduction in numbers by 50% in next 30 years

a) In return for 500 Billion liquid cash (DAM / power projects/ metro / hospitals)
b) Free trade agreement with USA
c) Access to NASA missions as an International space partner / share of rocket tech
Invite to Pakistani scientist to work in NASA, quota for scientist and students
Promotion of Civilian cooperation in space

d) 10 Civilian Nuclear plant deal
f) SAM batteries
g) Establishment of an US Aerospace/Engineering University Branch in Pakistan
h) Creation of 1 Major Saline water cleaning project to serve Drinkable water to Pakistan
i) Establishment of world class Medical University , with US cooporation

Return of benefits to US economy
> Pakistan would allocate project to General Electric , GE to redo whole railways in Pakistan
> Establishment of Ford Car plants in Pakistan, cars built in Pakistan would be sold locally
> Funds would be used to construct overhaul Textile industry, PIA and steeles mills
> Train metro in all 10 major cities of Pakistan built by USA companies
> Medical equipment would be bought from USA
> 50 Boeing planes would be bought from USA for PIA
> Purchase of heavy machinery for Industrial level farming again from US imported


If such a deal is in consideration , would cap the Nuclear Arsenal for Pakistan in return for Economic cooperation

* Nukes production over 400 is unnecessary for Pakistan
Please add 2 MIT standard universities to the list.
 
.
Will not happen

However,

Would consider , the deal if it was maintain 400-500 Nukes arsenal , and ability to replace 25 per year

Proposal:
  • Reduction in number by 30% in next 20 years
  • Reduction in numbers by 50% in next 30 years

a) In return for 500 Billion liquid cash (DAM / power projects/ metro / hospitals)
b) Free trade agreement with USA
c) Access to NASA missions as an International space partner / share of rocket tech
Invite to Pakistani scientist to work in NASA, quota for scientist and students
Promotion of Civilian cooperation in space

d) 10 Civilian Nuclear plant deal
f) SAM batteries
g) Establishment of an US Aerospace/Engineering University Branch in Pakistan
h) Creation of 1 Major Saline water cleaning project to serve Drinkable water to Pakistan
i) Establishment of world class Medical University , with US cooporation

Return of benefits to US economy
> Pakistan would allocate project to General Electric , GE to redo whole railways in Pakistan
> Establishment of Ford Car plants in Pakistan, cars built in Pakistan would be sold locally
> Funds would be used to construct overhaul Textile industry, PIA and steeles mills
> Train metro in all 10 major cities of Pakistan built by USA companies
> Medical equipment would be bought from USA
> 50 Boeing planes would be bought from USA for PIA
> Purchase of heavy machinery for Industrial level farming again from US imported


If such a deal is in consideration , would cap the Nuclear Arsenal for Pakistan in return for Economic cooperation

* Nukes production over 400 is unnecessary for Pakistan

How do you come up with these thoughts??? It takes a special kind of brain to consistently churn out such stuff!! My hats off to you!!!!
 
. .
The First Thing that must be clear before any negotiations happen is that the Pakistani Military will have a say; therefore I hope their is a military representative as part of the delegation that will be visiting next week.

The way I see it, Pakistan doesn't need a deal, if it is not recognized China is providing some reactors, which will meet some our current needs. Pakistan is not limited by any treaty for inspections of military sites (nor should it sign one), and its ambiguity in numbers, and mixture of delivery systems keeps the world guessing and the pretense of deterrence viable.
But if there has to be any thing negotiated now, the current US administration is in the mood to negotiate, which Pakistan hasn't seen the likes of since the Reagan years., and before than the Pre-1965 years, so this might be a once in a generation chance.

Pakistan will need an expansion at a reasonable cost, and quick timetable of an increase in electricity generation. China's waiver may limit it to its current 2 new reactors planned for Chasma and possibly 2 at Karachi. Pakistan is looking into mining its coal reserves, and burn the coal in coal fired plants, that will generate a lot of carbon emissions. It is in the best interest of the US and Pakistan, for Pakistan to spend that money on more efficient and Modern American and European Nuclear Power plants, than on Chinese coal fire plants. (this type of deal would also be similar to india's and be a defacto recognition of pakistan as a nuclear weapons state)

Secondly, Any Cap on the numbers in Pakistan's arsenal are irrelevant to the issue of America's fear about tactical devices. Pakistan has unofficial agreed to limit the range of its missiles to those focused on India and not beyond, staying within its region, as not to get entangled in america's core interest/ally in the region. this should not mean that Pakistan does not continue to upgrade the quality of its delivery system, because that will be essential to maintain credible minimum deterrence as India buys means to thwart the current systems deployed. Also any future civilian space launch program should be SEEN as just that, civilian, and not in secretly trying to develop longer range systems, that could also be left open to inspection as a bargaining chip of the military sees that as necessary to make the deal i'm about to describe go through. This has been Pakistan informal assurances to the US, and should be seen as a signs of trust that Pakistan recognizes that core interest of the US.

What could be negotiated is Pakistan limiting its devices to missile systems with ranges of at least 200 km, so as not to confuse short range systems with being nuclear armed. but this would give up the defense to cold start, and the US can offer to supply Pakistan with the conventional means to thwart a full fledged cold start scenario; armored thrusts and waves of fighter-bomber attacks; with Apache or Cobra helicopters, more F-16's, upgrades including AESA Radars, and SAM / Radar Systems to maintain a credible defense, all these with associated support and ammunition (such as the sensor fused weapon) and spares.


this would be similar to the Egyptian deal for just enough defense against Israel

Also The US could supply equipment to defend the perimeter of all major army, navy, and air force bases in Pakistan to prevent theft or sabotage. perimeter defense equipment to prevent another kamra airbase incident, except this time a base which might have strategic assets.

more joint training for Pakistan's internal intelligence agency, to make them a better police/fbi force to catch those who may threaten these assets would also help, along with sale of surveillance gear to help them keep up with potential base attackers



this would be a comprehensive means to meet both Pakistan and the US needs on these issues, without compromising Pakistan's strategic ambiguity in numbers and prevent inspections or any such deal.
 
Last edited:
.

Pakistan Affairs Latest Posts

Back
Top Bottom