Pakistan's atomic assets out of endanger: US

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US said Pakistan's nuclear assets were not endangered following a terrorist attack on Kamra base.

16 August,2012 11:30 pm

I do not have any indication that this particular attack on Kamra Airbase has endangered the Pakistani nuclear stockpile, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters during an off camera news conference.He was responding to news reports coming from Pakistan that the attack on the military base in Kamra had threatened the safety of Pakistans nuclear weapons.As for as the safety of the Pakistani nuclear programmes is concerned, we obviously work closely and on regular basis with Pakistani counterparts towards the safety of their nuclear programme. It is our sense that the Pakistani government maintains good security around their nuclear arsenal, Little said.The Pakistani Taliban has claimed the responsibility of the attack that left nine attackers and a soldier dead and parts of the complex ablaze. But Pentagon maintained that it has no information on this.I cant confirm attribution for this particular attack. Obviously we are concerned and saddened by this attack, Little said.Early this week, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had expressed concern that Pakistans nuclear weapons might land in the hands of terrorist outfits if terrorism inside the country is not brought under control.