By The South Asia Times

Islamabad — Pakistan on Friday rejected India’s attempt to link former U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on nuclear testing with allegations about Pakistan’s nuclear record, calling New Delhi’s claims “baseless, misleading, and part of a disinformation campaign.”

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said India was “clearly distorting facts and misrepresenting” President Trump’s remarks. “The U.S. side has already clarified its position to the media regarding the statements by the President,” he noted.

Andrabi reaffirmed that Pakistan’s last nuclear tests were conducted in May 1998, and that its stance on nuclear testing remains “well-established and consistent.” He said Pakistan has consistently supported United Nations General Assembly resolutions calling for a comprehensive ban on nuclear testing — a commitment that underscores Islamabad’s responsible approach to nuclear security and non-proliferation.

“In contrast, India’s repeated abstentions on these resolutions reflect its ambiguous and questionable intentions on future nuclear testing,” the spokesperson said.

He emphasized that Pakistan’s nuclear program operates under a robust command and control system, with comprehensive export controls and an impeccable record of compliance with the global non-proliferation regime. “Allegations of clandestine or illegal nuclear activities are baseless and malicious,” he added.

Andrabi turned the focus to India’s own nuclear safety record, which he described as “deeply concerning.” He cited multiple incidents involving the theft and illicit trafficking of radioactive materials in India, including a case last year where radioactive equipment from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Californium worth over USD 100 million were reportedly found on sale.

“These recurring incidents expose serious deficiencies in India’s ability to safeguard its nuclear facilities,” he warned. “The international community must take serious note of these alarming gaps, which pose a grave threat to regional and global security.”