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Who Gave Pakistan Nukes?

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Based solely on the provided reference, it does not state that any country "gave" Pakistan fully assembled nuclear weapons. Instead, the reference indicates that external assistance was provided to help Pakistan develop its own nuclear capabilities.

External Assistance in Pakistan's Nuclear Program

According to a 2001 Department of Defense report referenced in the provided text, China played a role in Pakistan's nuclear weapons development efforts.

Key aspects mentioned include:

  • Supply of Materials: China reportedly supplied Pakistan with nuclear materials.
  • Technical Assistance: China also provided critical technical assistance to aid in the construction of Pakistan's nuclear weapons development facilities.
  • Violation of Treaty: This assistance was noted as being in violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), to which China is a signatory.

This information suggests support for building the program and facilities, rather than the transfer of complete nuclear devices.

For further details, you can refer to the Pakistan and weapons of mass destruction - Wikipedia article.

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