Real politik rather than principles of equity and law seems to direct the US policy. Indian explosion of a nuclear bomb in 1974 recived a lukewarm response from it.Pakistan protested and then embarked on its own nuclear weapon programme.It may find itself compelled to follow a similar path now.

Afzal A. Neseem, Lincoln Nebraska, U.S.A.

For a state on verge of bankruptcy; getting $5b from the Saudi's for oil, US paying for F-16 upgrades and 500,000 tons of wheat plus $7.5b in new aid, no wonder Pakistan is eager to join the arms race. This is akin to holding the world hostage. Cut the Aid so that we can spend a night of peace.

Billoo Bhai, London, UK

It looks like a big GIANT SCAM to Nuke the worlds population.
They are all the AnitChrist

Lynn, Elk , US

pakisthan is always sujpporting terrorist actvities in India.It is a shame that pakisthan should look into solve there internal problem rather than a nightmare for india

jayan, london, uk

i dont know what to say about American foreign policy, one hand they want a strong pakistan against torror but of the other hand they make them 2nd class partner, India is now new big friend but this dobble standard policy is alway makes negetives effects, a fair America just can win trust.

H Z Ullah, Frankfurt, Germany

India started this arms race 35 years ago and Pakistan has been forced to keep up in self- defence. What has perhaps bruised Indian egos is that today, it is Pakistan that has the edge in nuclear missile technology. By offering this deal, it is the US that is the greatest nuclear proliferator!

A A Ahmed, London, UK

instead of squealing like a child not given a lolli, pakistan should bring itself out of the middle ages first. if india could start bringing itself onto the path of modernity, why is pakistan hoping to remain in the middle ages AND expect the world to sign modern-day deals with it?

Habib Nawaz, Chicago, USA

India is being manipulated to do the dirty work for their "good friend" America.
Divide and rule is a one of the tenets of American foreign policy, along with duplicity, and sabotage.

Hung, kuala lumpur,

I think india should not be allowed a nuclear deal. India has taken most of the jobs from USA our people are surviving here and Indians are only making money out of us. They have always double crossed us, When it comes to Russia. Indian has imposed three wars on a small country like Pakistan.

wederman, Greenwich , USA

India should be given the opportunity to produce nuclear power, in fact any country should be given that as all of us are quickly running out of resourses so it is essential that we war against survival together rather than war against each other. There is a bigger enemy to fight "SCARCE RESOURCES".

Sid Ramani, Hyderabad, India

Well all of yous look at it from the true point of view, both india and pakistan are developing and need energy to move ahead. Its a pity that some one at such a position thinks of war with the countries being at piece (relatively). us has done the right thing in this instance at least.

Sid Ramani, Hyderabad, India

to my Pakistani brothers: This war is bigger than our war, this is a war against "scarce resources" i mean dont you want to have enough electricity just to survive ,with the climate change in so hard we are not going to get rains which power us by hydel electricity so we need alternative sources.

Sid Ramani, Hyderabad, India

India chasing China as it has big dispute with china. Pakistan should not try to bring itself in front like enemy number 1 (may be at behest of China)
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Gus, McLean, USA

Pakistan need not worry. Pakistan had its pie when BILLIONS poured- 'war on terror'. Deal enhance India's power not weapon production. Such suspicion is unwanted. Pakistan is better-off preventing Islamic and nuclear proliferation- A.Q Khan. Pakistan can always call CHINA if it wants nuclear bombs

Bharath, Bangalore, India

I think everything Nuclear should be Ban in the world. To save you, me and everyone in this world.

Hassan, Lahore, Pakistan

Apparently it is for civilian use but given the conduct of countries in that region and use of unfair means in all spheres of life, this is very dangerous. It has placed the Indian neighbors in a very delicate state. Though India has to use it as energy resource but why not energy by safer means.

Shiraz Mehmud, Trondheim, Norway

Both countries can destroy each other with one nuclear strike so whats the point in stockpiling so many? 1 is as effective as 1000.Pakistan has an advantage because any spillover from an Indian strike will rebound back into India, whereas India is big enough for Pakistan to attack & get away with it

Qasim Awan, Toronto/Karachi ,

Come on:- love India or Pakistan or neither, the Americans have succeeded in debasing India's emerging democracy with a dirty vote.

Now, the proliferation really begins with Pak competing with a US-backed, advanced, nuclear India.

NK & Iran; Pak & S. Arabia, will bunker down w nukes.

JOHN ISH ISHMAEL, TORONTO, CANADA

Funny how Pakistan's gets bugger all from its long time ally; possibly because they have a habit of lying?

Rob, Brum, UK

well truth is is truth and yes india is gulity of nuclear facism.

mr khan, london, uk

ohhh they feel the pain !!!

pank, New Delhi, india

That's rich cComing from THE country that has been the worst proliferator of nuclear technology!

Vijay, New York, USA

Race always happens between equals. Pakistan is just trying it's best to throw a spanner in India's works that's all.

Manu, Ontario,

Good grief. I nearly split my sides laughing at this! Pakistan, home and protector of A Q Khan, lecturing on nuclear non-proliferation. Someone in Islamabad must have been taking lessons in shamelessness from New Labour.

William, Edinburgh, UK

Safeguards are irrelevant as history has shown that even with a written constitution, it ignores the priciples of democracy within itself. You cannot trust that India will abide by what it signs especially if things get bad with Paistan. Bad judgement by the US. Hopefully IAEA will over-rule this.

Simon, Maine, US