Called dangerous Biden for possessing nuclear weapons, Pakistan is on fire

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan summoned the United States (US) Ambassador to the country following President Joe Biden’s statement that he doubted the safety of the country’s nuclear arsenal.

Speaking at a Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles on Thursday, Biden said Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world because it possesses nuclear weapons without any cohesion, according to a transcript of the White House speech.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also responded to Biden’s comments.

“Pakistan is a responsible nuclear nation and we are proud that our nuclear resources are best protected under IAEA requirements,” Sharif tweeted, referring to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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“We take these security measures very seriously. Don’t let anyone have doubts, “he continued as quoted by CNNSunday (16/10/2022).

Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said he was stunned by Biden’s remarks and, after speaking with Sharif, they summoned US Ambassador Donald Blome to the Pakistan Foreign Ministry.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, Bhutto-Zardari reiterated Sharif’s remarks on his country’s nuclear security situation.

“We all comply with all international standards according to the IAEA,” said Bhutto-Zardari.

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