Friday;June 24, 2016 :According to the Pakistani ministry of Foreign Affairs has said, the applications of Pakistan and India for the membership of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) could not be considered in isolation from the goal of maintaining strategic stability in South Asia”

"It has been Islamabad's consistent position that the question of Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) membership for non-NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory) states must be dealt with in accordance with a single, uniform, non-discriminatory and fair criteria," said MoFA spokesperson Mohammed Nafees Zakaria.

He added,"It is absolutely essential for the NSG to consider the Indian and Pakistani applications simultaneously and in an even-handed manner."

Zakaria added,“Pakistan’s NSG membership is in the interest of nuclear trading countries as it will further promote NSG's non-proliferation objectives by the inclusion of a state with nuclear supply capabilities and its adherence to NSG Guidelines."

As per the MoFA said, "Pakistan has made notable efforts over the years to strengthen its export controls, command and control and nuclear safety and security. The President also said that any exception given for NSG membership could disturb strategic stability in South Asia,"

Pakistan President Hussain discussed the subject of Pakistan's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) while India is seeking its induction into the elite group of NSG.