Pakistan can contribute to global peace by adopting no-first-use nuclear policy: India

India told the UN General Assembly’s First Committee on Friday that Pakistan, a nuclear-armed neighbour, could play a vital role in global peace by adopting a no-first-use nuclear doctrine. “India has a no-first-use doctrine. India will not use nuclear weapons first. If there is any nuclear escalation, it will be by Pakistan. Pakistan can make an enormous contribution to international peace and security by adopting a no-first-use policy,” Indian diplomat Dr Anupam Ray said while responding to Pakistan’s remarks on New Delhi at UNGA’s First Committee.

He noted that bilateral nuclear understandings and confidence-building measures remain in place. Dr Ray also highlighted the threat of state-sponsored terrorism, saying India faces a nuclear-armed neighbour “that is the epicentre of global terrorism” and will confront such threats firmly, even under a nuclear overhang. He further pointed to Pakistan’s financial instability, noting that it has sought bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) two dozen times, often “using your money, our money to export terrorism and instability”.

Dr Ray urged the committee to consider the consequences for international peace of a country in such a financially precarious condition possessing nuclear weapons. Recalling recent military developments, he said the “Pakistani military had directly contacted India on May 10 seeking a ceasefire” after threatening further attacks. “India will not waste the time of this committee to respond to any further attempts by Pakistan to mislead it,” he added.

India’s intervention underscored its position on nuclear responsibility and cross-border terrorism, urging Pakistan to take concrete steps toward global stability.