Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.

Pak generals were on ‘Merchant of Death’ AQ Khan’s payroll, reveals ex-CIA spy who helped dismantle global nuke black market

Pakistan officials have downplayed claims of their ally, Donald Trump, that South Asian countries, including Pakistan, are actively testing Nuclear weapons. 

'Will not be the first to resume nuclear tests': Pakistan responds to Trump's nuclear test claims

Musharraf had to keep the military happy, so in order to keep the military happy and keep some of the extremists happy, he had to allow them to continue committing terror against India while pretending to cooperate with the Americans on counterterrorism, the former CIA officer said.

‘US controlled Pak’s nuclear arsenal, didn’t eliminate AQ Khan due to Saudi pressure’: Former CIA agent

With 191 parties, it is one of the most widely supported arms control agreements in history. Despite its reach, a small number of countries have never signed it citing reginal thrats and security concerns.

What is Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and why these three countries never signed? EXPLAINED

The arrangement allows Saudi Arabia to enjoy protection without possessing the weapons itself. Pakistan’s missiles, including the Shaheen-III with a range of 2,750 kilometres, provide the Kingdom with a credible deterrent capable of reaching virtually anywhere in its territory.

Among Muslim nations, how many have nuclear weapons? Saudi–Pak defence pact explained

Here are the nuclear capabilities possessed by India and Pakistan

This exceeds the projection made by the US Defense Intelligence Agency in 1999 that Pakistan by 2020 would have 60-80 warheads

Pakistan has 130-140 nuclear weapons, converts F16 to deliver nukes: Report

The country is believed to have 120 nuclear weapons, more than India, Israel and North Korea

Pakistan could be constructing new nuclear site, say analysts