Pakistan Wanted Sea-Based Nuclear Second-Strike Weapon, China Refused: Leaked Diplomatic Cables
Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 5:30 PM IST A sea-based nuclear second-strike capability is a country’s ability to launch a retaliatory nuclear attack even after suffering a devastating first strike. According to the report, Pakistan sought guarantees from China against potential US political, economic, or diplomatic retaliation over the move. (Reuters Image) Pakistan had sought a…