Speculations about Pakistan's nuclear, missile programme misleading PM.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the misleading specuAlations about Pakistan's nuclear and missile program were unfortunate as stringent, fool-proof and multi-layAered security safeguards, duly testiAfied by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), were in place.

In a tweet, the PM said, 'Stringent, fool-proof and multi-layered security safeguards, duly testified by IAEA, are in place. Our nuclear program repreAsents the unwavering consensus of the nation and is for deterrence.'

PAKISTAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAMME UNDER NO STRESS: PM'S OFFICE

Pakistan on Thursday made it catAegorically clear that its nuclear and missile programme was totally seAcure, foolproof and under no stress or pressure. The categorical and strong-worded statement was issued by the Prime Minister Office, saying Pakistan's nuclear and missile proAgramme is a national asset, which is jealously guarded by the state.

The statement was issued after a meeting between Chairman Joint...

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