ken hanly wrote: > So how come Pakistan isnt part of the axis of evil and attacked for > developing weapons of mass destruction and ignoring the UN?
Pakistan acquired nuclear weapons capability in 80s. The decision to develop nuclear weapon capability was probably made immediately after the loss of Bangladesh in 1971. During 80s Pakistan was a frontline state in the US campaign (supported by China) against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. US could not do without Pakistan, since Iran was a anti-US after Iranian revolution. US, therefore, ignored Pakistan's acquisition of nuclear weapons. Much of Pakistani missile capability to deliver nuclear weapons, comes from China and North Korea. There is no question of Pakistan ignoring the UN, since the UN doesn't have resolutions about nukes. Pakistan is not required to accept UN inspection. P-5 monopoly over nuclear weapons is codified by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. India and Pakistan are not signatories to this treaty. Ulhas
