Pakistan spent $1 billion on nuclear weapons despite its nuclear frenzy and economic crisis

Pakistan's economic condition is very fragile. When it becomes difficult to buy even the daily necessities of life due to the shortage of foreign currency, then world organizations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have to be approached for loans. Inflation and unemployment have wreaked havoc, but the frenzy for nuclear weapons has not diminished.

According to ICON, an organization that campaigns for control of nuclear weapons, the nuclear-rich countries of the world are increasing their expenditure on nuclear research. Surprisingly, Pakistan, which is facing an economic crisis, has spent $1 billion on nuclear weapons in a year. In the year 2023, the nuclear cost has increased by 13 percent to $91.4 billion. After America, China is in second place with $11.9 billion in terms of spending on nuclear weapons. Russia is in third place with $8.3 billion in nuclear research expenditure, followed by France with $6.1 billion.

India is in seventh place with a projected expenditure of $2.7 billion in 2023, followed by Israel which is spending $1.1 billion on nuclear weapons. India's nuclear weapons and research capabilities are double that of Pakistan. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which monitors the arms market, India has the capability to make or has already made 172 nuclear bombs, while Pakistan has the capability to make 170 nuclear bombs.