It was not only then PM Mian Nawaz Sharif, but the sign of federation President Rafique Tarar also assured the state that Pakistan will respond appropriately but at the proper time.
14 May 1998: Day 3 of Atomic Pakistan Timeline
Time was passed quickly and the matters were presented to the Defense Committee of Cabinet (DCC). A good deal of things was to be finalized and a debate on the two aspects of the problem was started. It was also significant that PAKISTAN needed to plan economically for the likely sanctions from the USA and its allies. The fiscal situation and the defense preparations must be discussed before the atomic tests. The Nation filed a photograph of the third afternoon revealing Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan taking notes through a DCC meeting.
The exact same day it was reported from the local newspapers that US President Bill Clinton telephoned the PM Nawaz Sharif and said that the USA will enforce its own laws regarding nuclear explosions and they will envisage the sanctions in law. However, PM Nawaz Sharif took a bold step and made it quite clear to him that Pakistan has all the right to do anything is to ensure its security and we’ll take appropriate measures.
15 May 1998: Day 4 of Nuclear Pakistan Timeline
Day 4 of the nuclear Pakistan deadline includes a headline in National newspapers which Pakistan rejects strain on national security. The cabinet was reported unanimously over the atomic tests. I understand where you do not have archives on the net it’s very easy to play filthy. The present social media is indeed eager to circulate untrue stories based on a few newspaper columns concerning the atomic test just to malign Nawaz Sharif.
16 May 1998: Day 5 of Nuclear Pakistan Timeline
After the initial call from US President, the USA sent its deputy secretary of state Mr. Talbot to reconcile with Pakistan however PMLN govt led by Mian Nawaz Sharif (PM) advised him that Pakistan isn’t refraining by a tit for tat reaction to Indian explosions. However, as a token of planet policemen they didn’t neglect to inform Pakistan that severe consequences will be confronted if we analyzed our atomic devices, but it was its bad luck LIONS were judgment Pakistan.
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Bill Clinton was optimistic that Pakistan will not explode the nuclear apparatus and will be happy with the economic bundle but alas…
17 May 1998: Day 6 of Nuclear Pakistan Timeline
On day 6 the 3 major government officeholders advised the state that Pakistan won’t compromise on its own safety. It was that the FM Gohar Ayub who in a really clear way informed the world that geological evaluations are extremely close to certain, second it was PM Nawaz Sharif who once again express that Pakistan will not compromise its safety. President Rafique Tarar used the forum of 102 GDP course and 48th Engg. Class at PAF academy Risalpur to verbalize it is beyond imagination that Pakistan will undermine its sovereignty.
18 May 1998: Day 7 of Atomic Pakistan Timeline
Following the policy announcement by the Pakistani FM, PM and the President USA chose to danger Pakistani govt and nation to face dire effects.
The Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif felt the matter well and advised the USA that Pakistan will decide what’s in the best interests. He while addressing an open kutchery told the world
We are not worried over the India nuclear tests because Pakistan has the exact same potential. Pakistan can establish its nuclear value within 12 to 24 hours. We’ve never taken any decision in haste in this regard and We’re monitoring the response of the world towards Indian nuclear explosionNawaz Sharif
