Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has enough information about Pakistan’s military power and nuclear stockpile;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINSITRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (c) Government continually monitors Pakistan’s military capabilities and nuclear stockpile and takes all steps to safeguard India’s security. Government is also engaged in dialogue with Pakistan to enhance confidence between the two sides. The last round of Expert Level Talks on Nuclear Confidence Building Measures was held in New Delhi on December 28, 2012. The talks focused on review of implementation and strengthening of existing CBMs within the framework of the Lahore Memorandum of Understanding.

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