ISLAMABAD – The National Command Authority (NCA) Wednesday reiterated maintaining full spectrum deterrence in line with the policy of credible minimum deterrence and expressed satisfaction on the development of strategic capabilities.
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired 25th NCA meeting at Headquarters Strategic Plans Division.
All member of the NCA including Federal Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Finance and Interior; Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee; Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force; and Director General Inter Services Intelligence attended the meeting.
25th Meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI at Headquarters Strategic Plans Division, earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Jm7rhvhkKh
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) September 8, 2021
NCA expressed full confidence in the command and control systems as well as security measures in place to ensure comprehensive security of strategic assets of Pakistan.
The forum reaffirmed that Pakistan as a responsible nuclear state would continue to contribute meaningfully towards the global efforts to improve nuclear security and nuclear non-proliferation measures.
A detailed briefing was given to NCA on evolving conflict dynamics in the region. NCA noted with concern the destabilizing massive arms build-up in the conventional and strategic domains.
The forum viewed these developments as detrimental to peace and security and asserted that Pakistan will take all measures to ensure the strategic stability in the region without entering into an arms race.
The NCA appreciated high standards of training and operational readiness of the strategic forces, and appreciated the scientists and engineers whose dedicated contributions have enabled Pakistan to successfully pursue the desired objectives.
