Abstract :
The danger of nuclear terrorism has heightened significantly in the recent years largely because
of the transnational terrorist networks and their unrelenting efforts to acquire nuclear technology.
The menace of nuclear terrorism is alarming and should be calculated as credible source of
emerging trends in terrorism. No incident of nuclear terrorism happened yet but terrorist groups
are struggling to steal fissile materials, nuclear technology or insiders? support to either procure a
crude weapon or steal one. International community is concerned with such foreseeable scenario.
This research attempts to make a realistic calculation of the hazards of nuclear terrorism. First
part of the paper underlines hype of nuclear terrorism and the risks it poses. It also signifies
magnitude of reality involving nuclear terrorism. Second part of the paper underscores the
response to international media that is frenzy about risk of nuclear terrorism in Pakistan. It also
highlights the safety and security measures that Pakistan has adopted under the guidelines of
IAEA and Nuclear Security Summits. This paper concludes with the argument that over the years
Pakistan has remained relatively open about sharing information regarding how it is making
advancements in its command and control system to ward off any risks of nuclear terrorism and
has been successful in achieving better levels of security
Keyword :
Nuclear Terrorism, Command and Control, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Security, Pakistan and Nuclear Security Summit