Raima Ali

A Researcher based in Lahore

[Zahir Kazmi @zahirhkazmi]

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu — the one announced by PM Modi on 6 April 2026 — is outside @iaeaorg IAEA safeguards.
Modi’s post confirmed it attained criticality (first sustained chain reaction). This 500 MWe indigenous sodium-cooled fast breeder reactor uses mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel (plutonium-uranium) and breeds more fissile material than it consumes via a uranium blanket, producing extra plutonium (and paving the way for thorium use in Stage 3 of India’s program). India has never placed its fast breeder reactors under IAEA safeguards, consistent with the 2005–2008 civil-military separation plan and the India-specific IAEA safeguards agreement (INFCIRC/754, in force since 2009).
This means IAEA has no routine access or verification that material from the PFBR (or its blankets) is not diverted to India’s burgeoning nuclear weapons program. India describes it as fully civil, but experts note it enables unsafeguarded plutonium production (weapon-grade if operated in certain modes)

See: https://t.co/vNFTznnuR9
& https://t.co/MsRPIHwYGT
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[Zahir Kazmi @zahirhkazmi]

India’s naval nuclear deterrent is the real game-changer. Its growing fleet of nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed Arihant-class SSBNs, INS Arighaat armed with K-4 SLBM (3,500 km range), delivers a survivable sea-based strike option that extends reach deep beyond the IOR.

The naval nuclear deterrent capability is powered by fissile material from India’s large unsafeguarded civil/dual-use program. With the third largest inventory of missiles, warheads and fissile material stockpiles, the buildup far exceeds any defensive rationale and risks a full-spectrum arms race beyond the Indian Ocean.

The world should worry about this growing threat India generates. Pakistan knows what to do with them. We aren’t afraid. Borrowing from Churchill: it will only make the rubble bounce.

https://t.co/73GqhC1Old

@Mansoor_Ahmed76

[Raima Ali @RaimaAli18]

Galgotias University exposed for showcasing a Chinese #RoboDog as its own “#Orion” at #IndiaAISummit2026 in #Delhi. After backlash, now says it never claimed to build it. AI summit… or AI cheating? 🤖 #InnovationFail

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

Galgotias University exposed for showcasing a Chinese #RoboDog as its own “#Orion” at #IndiaAISummit2026 in #Delhi. After backlash, now says it never claimed to build it. AI summit… or AI cheating? 🤖 #InnovationFail

https://t.co/58135dVaJz

[Balochistan Think Tank Network (BTTN) @bttn_quetta]

BTTN International Conference|

Dr Zafar Khan introduced the conference by saying,
"In today's complex time, we need to understand state policies and their deterrence mechanism given the nuclear age and its potential devastation. There is an urgent need for more responsibility."

#BTTNConference #BTTN #CD

[Raima Ali @RaimaAli18]

Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile. #PakistanZindabad
https://t.co/LBdrlCD1dG

[Raima Ali @RaimaAli18]

Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the term 2026–2028. #CSP30 #OPCW
https://t.co/yd0ByaODh6

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, #CJCSC, paid a farewell visit to Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ. #COAS lauded his leadership, strategic vision, and service to #Pakistan. Gen Sahir also laid a wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and received a Guard of Honour.
#PakistanArmy #ISPR

[Balochistan Think Tank Network (BTTN) @bttn_quetta]

BTTN International Conference|

BTTN is hosting an International Conference on “Challenges to the Conference on Disarmament
International Biases, Competing Strategies, Disruptive Technologies”

On WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025

Welcome Remarks by Moderator
Pairman Bazai, Research Officer, BTTN

Register in advance for this webinar: https://t.co/Im7bghUoM5…

#BTTN #CD #Challenges #Pakistan #India

[Maleeha Lodhi @LodhiMaleeha]

This is a false claim. Pakistan’s policy on nuclear testing is clear and consistent. It has declared a unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing and maintained it was not the first country to test in South Asia and will not be the first to resume nuclear testing

[Zahir Kazmi @zahirhkazmi]

*India at the CTBT Crossroads*

What New Delhi’s abstention, Washington’s testing signals, and crowded nuclear exercises mean for the test-ban norm—and how to prevent a testing cascade from a Pakistani perspective.

Read: ⏬️
https://t.co/b5KlL6LpUx

@CTBTO @ArmsControlWonk @ArmsControlNow @DarylGKimball @CENES @orfonline @IISS_org

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

🔊PR No.3️⃣0️⃣4️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣

Pakistan raises its concerns on the elements of India-Afghanistan Joint Statement and Remarks by Afghan Acting Foreign Minister in India

🔗⬇️

https://t.co/ckCpc3YWB3

[Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 @PakistanFauj]

🚨🚨🚨#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 30 Sep, 2025

A successful training launch of newly inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4, Ground Launched Cruise Missile was conducted today by #Pakistan Army at a range of 750 Kilometers.

#PakistanArmy #COAS #FATAH4

Equipped with advanced avionics and state of the art navigational aids, this weapon system is capable of evading enemy’s missile defence system due to terrain hugging features and engaging targets with high precision. As part of Army Rocket Force Command, Fatah-4 will further enhance the reach, lethality and survivability of Pakistan Army’s conventional missile systems.

Today’s launch was witnessed by Chief of General Staff, Senior officers from Pakistan Armed Forces, dedicated scientists and engineers.

The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs have also congratulated the participating troops, scientists and engineers on successful conduct of Fatah-4’s training fire.

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

🚀 Pakistan Army successfully conducts training launch of newly inducted Fatah-4 GLCM with 750km range.
With advanced avionics & terrain-hugging features, Fatah-4 enhances precision, lethality & survivability of Army Rocket Force. 🇵🇰
#PakistanArmy #FATAH4

[Dr Atia Ali Kazmi @dratiaalikazmi]

How did Pakistan recalibrate deterrence in May 2025? Glad to share my latest research on “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos: Military Retaliation in the Grey Zone,” featured in the new book “Strategic Reckoning: Perspective on Deterrence & Escalation Post-May 2025” ed by @Rabs_AA (@CSSPR_UOL).
Pleasure to be published among a galaxy of intellectuals & practitioners, with a foreword by the legendary General Khalid Kidwai, the North Star of our Strategic Community.
A must-read for anyone analysing the May 2025 watershed & what approaches next.
https://t.co/Hk0zrXDzvF

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

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Pakistan’s strategic posture remains stable, credible, and effective, ensuring peace through strength. 💥
#Pakistan #NationalSecurity #PeaceThroughStrength

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

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Pakistan’s FSD works in both directions, East & West and is no bluff.
India’s dream of “space for limited war under a nuclear overhang” remains unrealistic.
#FullSpectrumDeterrence #StrategicBalance

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

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"Pakistan’s nuclear capability defines the limits of India’s kinetic freedom of action, countering what India calls nuclear blackmail.”
“Unlike India, Pakistan has repeatedly shown that restraint & responsibility are the hallmarks of its nuclear policy,”
#NuclearDeterrence

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

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"Pakistan’s robust conventional response complemented its strategic deterrence, ensuring regional stability even during high-stress crises."
#PakistanArmy #StrategicDeterrence #SouthAsiaSecurity

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

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"Full Spectrum Deterrence (FSD) ensures both stability and limits crisis escalation. Our deterrence stability was never compromised during the May 2025 standoff.”
#FSD #NuclearDoctrine #PakistanSecurity

[Radioactive Friends @RadioactiveFrnd]

🧵 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🇵🇰⚡
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Speaking at @IPRI_Pak, Lt Gen (R) Khalid Kidwai, Adv NCA, affirmed that Pakistan’s strategic deterrence remained unshaken and fully effective during May 2025 standoff.