Top pakistani scientists in Taliban custody

**y_raj** · 08 Mar 07,, 00:31

Top Pakistan nuclear scientists in Taliban Custody: Zee News Exclusive

New Delhi, March 07: Two top nuclear scientists of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are currently in Taliban custody. The two were working at PAEC’s facility in North West Frontier Province. Zee News investigations reveal that the two scientists were kidnapped about six months ago. To avoid international embarrassment Pakistan Government has kept this information under wraps.

According to information available with Zee News, nuclear scientists have been kidnapped by Taliban at the behest of Al-Qaeda. Further investigations reveal that Al-Qaeda may be using the expertise of the scientists to produce nuclear bombs. The two scientists are reportedly being held somewhere in Waziristan, near Afghanistan border.

In January this year Pakistan security agencies had foiled another attempt by Taliban militia to kidnap nuclear scientists. Earlier, incidents of Taliban militia stealing uranium in NWFP have already been reported. PAEC also has a uranium mining facility in NWFP.

With repeated Al Qaeda threats to the US, news of kidnapping of nuclear scientists will increase pressure on Pakistan to attack terrorist camps.

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Zee News - Top Pakistan nuclear scientists in Taliban Custody: Zee News Exclusive

**brak** · 08 Mar 07,, 00:47

uh oh...better head down to the underground bunker. I can see the JDAMs ( Jihadi Delivered Atomic Munitions) headed this way.

**subba** · 08 Mar 07,, 01:14

This is serious business. Pakistani Govt is making a case if there is a nuke attack anywhere and it is traced to the nuke programme there, they are not responsible. Reminded that the Pakistani Govt had made an agreement with tribals (read AQ/ Taliban) that area.

Now that US is planning hot pursuit in FATA/ NWFP..they are releasing info we've been suspecting all along. That terror nukes will most likely emanate from Pakistani sources.

Anyone here believes that Pakistan is a safe country to possess nukes?

As Stig sir says..time to hit bunkers. This is one country that has no responsiblity to others and itself. The West is waking up a bit too late IMO.

**y_raj** · 08 Mar 07,, 05:47

Zee news also reported that Uranium has been stolen from NWFP plant . they estimate the terrorists will need about half a kg to make one dirty bomb.
and stig brother dont use JIHAD word like this. It doesn't mean terrorism or holy war but has been implied wrongly . hope you understand

**lemontree** · 09 Mar 07,, 08:07

If there is a nuke attack anywhere in the west, then expect the US to plant mushroom clouds in NWFP. When that happens...what will Mushy do? The locals and the mullahs will be up in arms. I wouldn't like to be in his shoes.

joey2 · 09 Mar 07,, 10:56

Lets not take this news to be 100% truth "it might seem biased to many", let the nuke blast and them pfoos will come.

**subba** · 09 Mar 07,, 11:33

Top Pakistan nuclear scientists in Taliban Custody: Zee News Exclusive
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New Delhi, March 07: Two top nuclear scientists of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are currently in Taliban custody. The two were working at PAEC’s facility in North West Frontier Province. Zee News investigations reveal that the two scientists were kidnapped about six months ago. To avoid international embarrassment Pakistan Government has kept this information under wraps.

According to information available with Zee News, nuclear scientists have been kidnapped by Taliban at the behest of Al-Qaeda. Further investigations reveal that Al-Qaeda may be using the expertise of the scientists to produce nuclear bombs. The two scientists are reportedly being held somewhere in Waziristan, near Afghanistan border.

In January this year Pakistan security agencies had foiled another attempt by Taliban militia to kidnap nuclear scientists. Earlier, incidents of Taliban militia stealing uranium in NWFP have already been reported. PAEC also has a uranium mining facility in NWFP.

NWFP is beyond th capability/ will of the Pakistani military to control. Yet notice that they have uranium mining and PAEC facilities in that Jihadi terrorist infested, ungoverned, backward, medieval area where the worlds most dreaded terrorist organizations launch attacks on a worldwide basis.

And Pakistani nuke scientists just mover around the area without a worry?

Frankly the message Pakistan is sending out is that the Taliban and AQ have the bomb or are close to it. That means US and Indian security establishments will now go on an overdrive. Investments now are needed to scan for radiation every truck/ vehicle that enters any major city, ports etc etc.

US Govt will react in a way most suited to their interests by sanctioning 500 million USD worth of AMRAAMS and Maritime reconnaisance aircraft that detect submarines in addition to wiping all accumulated debts of Pakistan in exchange.

The imbecility of allowing Pakistan to acquire nukes will come home to roost for the US and India too.

**Seahorse** · 09 Mar 07,, 11:52

There is more to this than meets the eye, dear fellows.
2. US needs to pursue and hit them Zheehadis in that area but mushy cannot afford to be in consent with the idea!
2. US needs a BIG excuse to get in there, also has an eye on Pak's nukes. Mushy has to save face. US is very smart.
2+2=???

**aviator** · 12 Mar 07,, 17:37

I have found Zee News to be biased against pakistan many times , and this news is plain rubbish I think. It says Zee News carried out an investigation , hows that possible.

. Moreover if news was true then what are names of those pakistani scientists that have been abducted by taliban and where is American Intelligence? I dont think Zee news has better Intelligence than Americans sitting right there in pakistan and afghainstan.

**~~cheetah~~** · 12 Mar 07,, 18:36

ZEE news.need i say more.Indian news agency reporting about Pakistani nuclear scientist no this doesn't sound liked home cooked meal.

**~~cheetah~~** · 12 Mar 07,, 18:43

Originally Posted by Seahorse

There is more to this than meets the eye, dear fellows.
2. US needs to pursue and hit them Zheehadis in that area but mushy cannot afford to be in consent with the idea!
2. US needs a BIG excuse to get in there, also has an eye on Pak's nukes. Mushy has to save face. US is very smart.
2+2=???

you don't suppose that is why Indian news agency is creating that big excuse.do you.NAHHHHHHHHHHH i cant see that.

**~~cheetah~~** · 12 Mar 07,, 19:09

subba;353029]NWFP is beyond th capability/ will of the Pakistani military to control. Yet notice that they have uranium mining and PAEC facilities in that Jihadi terrorist infested, ungoverned, backward, medieval area where the worlds most dreaded terrorist organizations launch attacks on a worldwide basis.

you do realize zee news is Indian news agency.and your government is heavily involved in Afghanistan. same people you are calling back wards so if they are with India they are OK but when they are against India they are backward medieval.understood

And Pakistani nuke scientists just mover around the area without a worry?

Not only that they also carry uranium in there pockets and bomb making equipment in there other pockets.blue prints are usually are in there jeans pocket.iam surprise you didn't no that.i guess in India Indian government protects them Pakistan must learn how to from India.

Frankly the message Pakistan is sending out is that the Taliban and AQ have the bomb or are close to it. That means US and Indian security establishments will now go on an overdrive. Investments now are needed to scan for radiation every truck/ vehicle that enters any major city, ports etc etc.

i bet dick Chaney is gone in hiding.Americans are in there basements and united states government is in shocks.dammm there intelligence agencies and there Army personal missed it.but thank God to there Indian zee news friends a potential embarrassment is diverted.i guess CIA will let zee news find where abouts of osama.

US Govt will react in a way most suited to their interests by sanctioning 500 million USD worth of AMRAAMS and Maritime reconnaisance aircraft that detect submarines in addition to wiping all accumulated debts of Pakistan in exchange.

yet the whole idea behind the creation of this news was to have Americans destroy pakistan.dammmm it back fired.back to the drawing board.

The imbecility of allowing Pakistan to acquire nukes will come home to roost for the US and India too

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To my Indian friends thank you for allowing Pakistan to become a nuclear power.you help specially in designing the nukes was most helpfully.And we all no Americans are helping other Muslim countries acquiring nukes.ones again thank you India.but what iam clearly happy for is thank God our nuclear stations weren't designed by DRDO.

joey2 · 12 Mar 07,, 19:30

Cheetah its your guilty mindedness that your getting most active on topics you can attack best, being an Indian from a pakistani viewpoint i have already said this new is not credible. dont see why your jumping up and down.

As for designed by DRDO come back when Pakistan has a "single" quality Educational institution which is internationally recognised.We might talk then.
You need yo Produce some cake first then you can eat, then talk about other who are already selling them.