13 May 1998: Day two of Nuclear Pakistan Timeline
Pakistan was sure to conduct evaluations from day one. All it needed was time to adjust with the scientific and security arrangement to guarantee the security of atomic installations. The PM of Pakistan on the very next day made it clear that Pakistan will not accept any dictations and we will determine what’s in the best interest of the nation.
Talking to the reporters he stated that
I want to assure the state that we are not unaware of the country’s legitimate security concerns
The NATION May 13, 1998
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.
