7 Indian scientists told to leave US
The Clinton administration has asked seven Indian scientists working in the United States to leave the country. The reason given is that the action falls within the ambit of the US concept of sanctions imposed in the aftermath of the nuclear tests conducted by India.

Time not ripe for signing CTBT: Pakistan
Pakistan has categorically conveyed to the United States its refusal to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) linking it with security concerns and the Kashmir issue.

CIA eye on Sino N-tech sales to Pakistan
The Central Intelligence Agency has said that it will continue to monitor China's involvement with Pakistan in the light of China's contribution to the development of Islamabad's weapons of mass destruction programmes.

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