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🌍 *Keynote Address | INC-2026*
⏩At the Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference (INC-2026), Lt. Gen. Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, NI, HI, HI (M) (Retd.), Advisor Development, National Command Authority, Pakistan, offered a strategic assessment of Pakistan’s deterrence posture and the evolving dynamics of strategic stability in South Asia.
⏯️He highlighted the evolution of Pakistan’s approach to *Credible Minimum Deterrence (CMD)* and *Full Spectrum Deterrence (FSD)*, underlining the role of a balanced triad of land-, air- and sea-based strategic capabilities in deterring aggression and maintaining strategic equilibrium. He emphasized that Pakistan’s deterrence posture is fundamentally defensive, designed to prevent conflict across the spectrum of warfare and discourage strategic miscalculation.
⏯️Reflecting on the May 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, he examined how conventional and nuclear deterrence shaped escalation dynamics and influenced regional and international strategic calculations. The experience reinforced the importance of credible deterrence, careful crisis management, and a clear understanding of the risks inherent in conflict between nuclear-armed states.
⏯️He further underscored the growing impact of *artificial intelligence, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities, and space technologies* on future warfare and deterrence. As these capabilities reshape strategic calculations, preventing technological imbalances and preserving strategic stability will remain essential to regional security.
⏯️South Asia’s stability depends on credible deterrence, strategic restraint, and responsible management of emerging technologies. Preventing escalation and preserving peace require a realistic appreciation of the region’s security dynamics and the consequences of strategic miscalculation.
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A rare keynote address on ‘Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Stability in South Asia’ was delivered at the IISS in London by Lieutenant General (Retd) Mazhar Jamil – Adviser to the National Command Authority (NCA), Government of Pakistan, and former Director-General of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) (2015–17) – at the 11th ‘track 1.5’ IISS–CISS workshop, on 13 October 2026. This was the first time a former Pakistan SPD chief had spoken in London since 2020.
Recording and transcript available: go.iiss.org/47ohb6F
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At the Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference, Lt. Gen. Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, NI, HI, HI (M) (Retd.), Advisor Development, NCA Pakistan, offered a strategic assessment of Pakistan’s deterrence posture and the evolving dynamics of strategic stability in SA.
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𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
𝐋𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐧. (𝐑) 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐈(𝐌)
𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧
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Lt. Gen. (R) Mazhar Jamil HI(M), Adviser NCA & former DG SPD, highlighted Political Dialogue, Credible Deterrence, and Crisis Management as essential to Strategic Stability in South Asia.
He underscored that political beliefs and strategic thinking of states form the basis of policies that shape the strategic and security environment of the region. He stressed that sustainable strategic stability requires political leadership to prioritize dialogue and conflict resolution over military adventurism and coercive policies, particularly in a nuclearized environment.
Highlighting the unresolved Kashmir dispute, he emphasized that unresolved disputes require political solutions and sustained engagement, warning that military escalation between nuclear-armed states carries serious risks and cannot provide a durable basis for regional peace.
He raised concerns about nuclear and missile modernization, advanced space-based capabilities, and dual-capable delivery systems that increasingly blur the distinction between conventional and nuclear operations, combined with the absence of robust arms-control arrangements and institutionalized confidence-building measures.
Reflecting on the Pakistan-India crises of 2019 and May 2025, he stressed that responsible political leadership, strategic restraint and clear communication remain essential to crisis management, warning that assumptions about controlling escalation can prove dangerously misplaced under compressed decision timelines.
He highlighted Pakistan's concept of Quid Pro Quo Plus (QPQ+), a strong and calibrated conventional response within the framework of effective nuclear deterrence, emphasizing that deterrence rests not on rhetoric but on credible capabilities, strategic clarity and disciplined decision-making.
He also raised concerns over India's evolving sea-based nuclear capabilities, warning that deployment of nuclear-capable sea-based systems, in the absence of adequate transparency and notification arrangements, could introduce additional uncertainty into regional crisis dynamics.
Pakistan reaffirms its readiness to pursue dialogue on all outstanding issues and calls for objective international engagement in support of conflict resolution and regional stability.
#CISS #IISS #NuclearDeterrence
Strategic stability in South Asia must be rooted in political realities, strategic cultures, and a clear understanding of mutual security perceptions. Delivering the keynote address at the 11th IISS–CISS Track 1.5 Workshop, Lt Gen (Retd) Mazhar Jamil emphasised that unresolved disputes between nuclear-armed states require political solutions rather than military adventurism, which can trigger miscalculation and uncontrollable escalation.
He also highlighted the growing challenges posed by dual-capable missile systems and precision-strike technologies, which increasingly blur the boundaries between conventional and nuclear warfare. These evolving capabilities underscore the urgent need for institutionalised confidence-building measures, sustained dialogue, and arms-control mechanisms that address emerging technological realities and strengthen crisis management in South Asia.
📍 London | 13 October 2026
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#CISS #IISS #StrategicStability #SouthAsia #NuclearDeterrence #ArmsControl #ConfidenceBuildingMeasures
⏩ His call to the world: impartial international mediation, conflict resolution before crisis, inclusive access to emerging technologies, and a review of India’s NSG waiver.
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⏩ Citing SIPRI on India’s sea-based deterrence patrols, he said the lack of pre-notification of SLBM tests raises the risk of misperception. Pakistan reserves the right to take appropriate measures to preserve strategic balance.
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⏩ Citing SIPRI on India’s sea-based deterrence patrols, he said the lack of pre-notification of SLBM tests raises the risk of misperception. Pakistan reserves the right to take appropriate measures to preserve strategic balance.
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⏩ He criticized India’s “escalation domination” thinking as flawed, and warned that emerging technologies and dual-use platforms are blurring the line between conventional and nuclear. He cited the March 2022 BrahMos incident and the 48-hour notification delay.
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⏩ He criticized India’s “escalation domination” thinking as flawed, and warned that emerging technologies and dual-use platforms are blurring the line between conventional and nuclear. He cited the March 2022 BrahMos incident and the 48-hour notification delay.
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⏩Three lessons: conflicts persist unless resolved politically; military adventurism between nuclear powers only escalates; and, citing Clausewitz, war is the realm of uncertainty, where control is often an illusion.
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⏩On May 2025: Pakistan’s response was calibrated, targeted at military assets and grounded in the right to self-defence under the UN Charter. Under “quid pro quo plus,” Pakistan chose restraint and accepted a ceasefire, which he said reaffirmed its role as a responsible Nuc S.
⏩Three lessons: conflicts persist unless resolved politically; military adventurism between nuclear powers only escalates; and, citing Clausewitz, war is the realm of uncertainty, where control is often an illusion.
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⏩Three lessons: conflicts persist unless resolved politically; military adventurism between nuclear powers only escalates; and, citing Clausewitz, war is the realm of uncertainty, where control is often an illusion.
@RadioactiveFrnd @SShahabShahid
⏩ #Kashmir remains a #nuclear flashpoint and should be resolved through dialogue per UNSC resolutions.
@RadioactiveFrnd @IISS_org @SShahabShahid @UN
⏩ #Kashmir remains a #nuclear flashpoint and should be resolved through dialogue per UNSC resolutions.
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🌎 Key Points|
⏩ South Asia must not be judged through a Cold War lens. Any stability model has to reflect the region’s political aspirations, strategic cultures and security perceptions, and stability at the higher political plane is the key.
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🌎 Key Points|
⏩ South Asia must not be judged through a Cold War lens. Any stability model has to reflect the region’s political aspirations, strategic cultures and security perceptions, and stability at the higher political plane is the key.
@RadioactiveFrnd @SShahabShahid
Strategic Stability in #SouthAsia: Key Points from Lt.Gen (Retd) Mazhar Jamil’s Keynote at the 11th Annual ISSI-CISS Workshop
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=UDOZA6XR…
Strategic Stability in #SouthAsia: Key Points from Lt.Gen (Retd) Mazhar Jamil’s Keynote at the 11th Annual ISSI-CISS Workshop
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=UDOZA6XR…
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🌍 WEBINAR| HIGHLIGHTS | CISS AJK
🇵🇰 Pakistan and NSG: Nuclear Energy Prospects and Future Pathways
Researchers and interns actively engaged with the expert during the question-and-answer session, raising insightful questions and exchanging perspectives on key issues discussed during the webinar. The interactive discussion fostered intellectual engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the subject.
#CISSAJK #WebinarHighlights #Research #StrategicStudies #KnowledgeExchange
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Congratulations Pakistan 🇵🇰
Pakistan’s nuclear security framework has received an official acknowledgement from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following the completion of its first-ever International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission to the country.
Congratulations Pakistan 🇵🇰
Pakistan’s nuclear security framework has received an official acknowledgement from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following the completion of its first-ever International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission to the country.
The 12-day peer review, which concluded on October 9, 2026, officially determined that;
1. Pakistan has established a robust nuclear security regime for protecting its nuclear materials and facilities. The review confirms that the national framework is appropriately implemented and backed by strong legal and regulatory oversight.
This landmark review highlights Pakistan’s long-standing commitment to international non-proliferation standards, safe operations, and responsible oversight within the global nuclear security architecture.
#Pakistan #IAEA #NuclearSecurity #NuclearSafety #nuclear @ACDC_ISSI @UNIDIR @ciss_ajk @RadioactiveFrnd @ArmsConAdvisor @SIPRIorg @iaeaorg
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Congratulations Pakistan 🇵🇰
Pakistan’s nuclear security framework has received an official acknowledgement from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following the completion of its first-ever International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission to the country.
The 12-day peer review, which concluded on October 9, 2026, officially determined that;
1. Pakistan has established a robust nuclear security regime for protecting its nuclear materials and facilities. The review confirms that the national framework is appropriately implemented and backed by strong legal and regulatory oversight.
This landmark review highlights Pakistan’s long-standing commitment to international non-proliferation standards, safe operations, and responsible oversight within the global nuclear security architecture.
#Pakistan #IAEA #NuclearSecurity #NuclearSafety #nuclear @ACDC_ISSI @UNIDIR @ciss_ajk @RadioactiveFrnd @ArmsConAdvisor @SIPRIorg @iaeaorg
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🇵🇰 A milestone in Pakistan’s nuclear security!
The first-ever IAEA IPPAS mission recognises Pakistan’s robust nuclear security regime, reinforcing its commitment to international standards and continuous improvement.
#Pakistan #IAEA #NuclearSecurity #NuclearSafety
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💻 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a moment to reflect on how the digital environment has evolved and what this means for security.
From dial-up to global digital interdependence, see how connectivity has transformed our digital landscape.
🔗 unidir.org/cybersecurity
#Pakistan’s successful test launch of the extended version of the Fatah-4 Ground-Launched Cruise Missile marks another significant milestone in the country’s indigenous defence technology development.
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#ISPR Press Release #Fatah4
Pakistan today conducted a successful test launch of indigenously developed extended version of Fatah-4, Ground Launched Cruise Missile. Equipped with advanced avionics and state of the art navigational aids, the weapon system is capable of engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision and lethality. The test also validated additional technical parameters of various sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.
Today's launch was witnessed by senior officers from Pakistan Army along with scientists and engineers of developing agency.
The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces and Services Chiefs commended successful test launch of Fatah-4 Extended Version and appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of all those who contributed towards achieving this milestone.
Dr. Shazia Fatima, President Women in Nuclear, is now presenting on "Nuclear Techniques Used in Healthcare & SDG-3" by highlighting how nuclear techniques are revolutionizing healthcare in Pakistan & how PAEC's network of hospitals is at the forefront of achieving SDG-3.
Dr. Shazia Fatima, President Women in Nuclear, is now presenting on "Nuclear Techniques Used in Healthcare & SDG-3" by highlighting how nuclear techniques are revolutionizing healthcare in Pakistan & how PAEC's network of hospitals is at the forefront of achieving SDG-3.
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Engr. M. Anwar Habib, HI, Former Chairman PNRA is delivering his talk on “Mandate of the IAEA Board of Governors - Pakistan's Position on Nuclear Safety, Security and Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.”
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Engr. M. Anwar Habib, HI, Former Chairman PNRA is delivering his talk on “Mandate of the IAEA Board of Governors - Pakistan's Position on Nuclear Safety, Security and Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.”
#CISSAJK #PNS #NuclearDiplomacy #IAEA #PeacefulUsesOfNuclearTechnology