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Pakistan's nuclear weapons program was established in 1972 by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, who founded the program while he was Minister for Fuel, Power and Natural Resources, and later became President and Prime Minister. Shortly after the loss of East Pakistan in the 1971 war with India, Bhutto initiated the program with a meeting of physicists and engineers at Multan in January 1972.
India's 1974 testing of a nuclear "device" gave Pakistan's nuclear program new momentum. Through the late 1970s, Pakistan's program acquired sensitive uranium enrichment technology and expertise. The 1975 arrival of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan considerably advanced these efforts. Dr. Khan is a German-trained metallurgist who brought with him knowledge of gas centrifuge technologies that he had acquired through his position at the classified URENCO uranium enrichment plant in the Netherlands. Dr. Khan also reportedly brought with him stolen uranium enrichment technologies from Europe. He was put in charge of building, equipping and operating Pakistan's Kahuta facility, which was established in 1976. Under Khan's direction, Pakistan employed an extensive clandestine network in order to obtain the necessary materials and technology for its developing uranium enrichment capabilities.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by BRITWARRIOR
I still fail to understand the middle east for oil argument since the US obtains the bulk of our poil from non middl east sources. Canada is first, and venezuela is second... Only about 25% of US oil imports come from Middle East sources...
Originally posted by SLAYER69
reply to post by ownbestenemy
I'm still wondering about the circumstances involved.
I'm sure it wasn't just some hell bent chopper pilot who just thought to himself....
"Hey, Let's attack an obvious Pakistani border outpost which is clearly visible for no apparent reason"
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by BRITWARRIOR
I still fail to understand the middle east for oil argument since the US obtains the bulk of our poil from non middl east sources. Canada is first, and venezuela is second... Only about 25% of US oil imports come from Middle East sources...
The thriving east-west trade that once spanned Central Eurasia along the famed Silk Road may soon be restored to its former glory thanks to growing transport and trade links being rolled out under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program.
During this time they have shed outdated trade policies and adopted new rules to increase commerce. In addition, about 4,000 km of road and 2,250 km of railway lines have been built or upgraded. Simplified and harmonized customs procedures have been put in place, and border posts have been improved to speed up and increase transnational flows of people and goods.
CAREC has also supported new electricity transmission lines and upgraded power plants.
Total investments to date have reached around $17 billion, spanning energy, trade and transport.