Donald Trump’s Explosive Claim: “Pakistan’s Nuclear Tests May Have Triggered the Afghanistan Earthquake”

Washington / Islamabad / Kabul — In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through global diplomatic and defense circles, former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan is actively conducting nuclear weapons tests, possibly linked to recent seismic activity in Afghanistan.

During an interview on CBS News’ flagship program “60 Minutes”, Trump alleged that “Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan are all testing nuclear weapons, while America is sitting idle.” The statement has reignited debates over nuclear arms policy, regional stability, and US national security.

Trump: “If They’re Testing, Why Shouldn’t We?”

Speaking in his characteristic assertive tone, Trump said:

“Russia is testing. China is testing — they just don’t talk about it. We’re an open society, so we discuss things openly. But now it’s time for America to test again.”

The former president emphasized that while North Korea’s nuclear activity has long been on the radar, Pakistan’s secretive testing poses a growing threat to South Asia’s fragile power balance. His statement has prompted concerns among US intelligence agencies and global security experts alike.

Rising Nuclear Tensions Worldwide

Recently, Russia conducted advanced tests of its nuclear-capable weapon systems, including the Poseidon underwater drone, capable of triggering radioactive tsunamis. China, too, has reportedly accelerated its nuclear modernization programs.

Trump’s declaration to resume US nuclear testing comes just before his expected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling an escalation in the global nuclear race. Analysts now fear that Washington, Moscow, and Beijing may be entering a new phase of nuclear brinkmanship.

How Powerful Is Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal?

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Pakistan currently possesses around 170 nuclear warheads, while India has approximately 180 — making their nuclear capacities nearly equal.

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists (2023) further noted that Pakistan has the infrastructure to rapidly expand its arsenal, with four operational plutonium production reactors and a robust uranium enrichment network. Experts warn that this capability allows Pakistan to increase its nuclear stockpile within months if strategic conditions demand.

Was the Afghanistan Earthquake a Result of a Nuclear Test?

The recent devastating earthquake in Afghanistan has led to widespread speculation online, with some users linking it to possible underground nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan.

However, scientists and seismologists have dismissed these theories so far, citing a lack of credible data. Experts emphasize that while nuclear tests can trigger seismic events, distinguishing them from natural quakes requires precise seismic waveform analysis, which has not yet indicated any artificial origin.

Still, Trump’s timing — making such a claim shortly after the earthquake — has raised eyebrows worldwide.

Global Fallout and Political Reactions

Trump’s remarks have reignited international debate over nuclear deterrence and strategic stability. Policy analysts suggest that the statement could be part of a larger political strategy ahead of the 2025 US elections, as Trump attempts to project himself as a strong leader on national security.

Meanwhile, Pakistani officials have not yet issued an official response to Trump’s claim, while Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority maintains that the recent quake was of natural tectonic origin.

Trump’s comment — whether factual or politically motivated — has once again drawn attention to the volatile nuclear landscape of South Asia and the renewed arms race among global superpowers.

If the US resumes nuclear testing, it could trigger a chain reaction of retaliatory responses from Russia, China, and Pakistan, putting the world dangerously close to a new Cold War–style confrontation.

Final Thought

Trump’s statement has left the world asking: Is this just a political gamble or a warning of something bigger?

Only time and transparency from global powers will reveal the truth behind these claims.

What do you think?
Was Trump’s claim just political theater or a sign of genuine intelligence concerns?
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