US President Donald Trump’s assertion that Pakistan is conducting nuclear weapons tests has ignited widespread concern among global security analysts and governments. The claim, made during an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Sunday, comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and raises fears of regional instability.

During the interview, Trump alleged that “Russia’s testing, and China’s testing… and certainly North Korea’s been testing. Pakistan’s been testing,” according to a transcript published on the CBS website. While no official confirmation or evidence supports the claim, the statement has fueled intense speculation and diplomatic unease.

Security experts warn that if true, Pakistan’s alleged nuclear testing could endanger not only its neighbors but also itself. The country is grappling with a struggling economy, an uptick in terrorist activity, and a renewed influence of extremist factions. Engaging in nuclear experimentation under such volatile internal conditions, analysts argue, could prove catastrophic.

The remarks have revived online speculation about Operation Sindoor, during which unverified reports suggested Indian Air Force precision strikes on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills—allegedly home to underground missile storage and nuclear facilities. Some social media posts claimed seismic tremors equivalent to a magnitude 4.0 earthquake were detected in the region. However, both Indian authorities and geological experts denied any such strikes or the existence of a nuclear facility there.

Despite the absence of verified evidence, Trump’s comments have once again spotlighted Pakistan’s nuclear history and its potential to destabilize South Asia. The country last officially conducted nuclear tests in May 1998. Experts caution that even the possibility of covert testing could reignite an arms race between India and Pakistan and invite international sanctions.

Elsewhere, Trump’s remarks linked Pakistan’s alleged actions to broader nuclear developments, mentioning Russia, China, and North Korea as active testers. Russia reportedly tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile last month, while China’s last confirmed test was in 1996. North Korea, meanwhile, launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles in October—its first in five months—adding to regional tensions just before Trump’s visit to Seoul.

Any confirmation of Pakistan’s nuclear activity could severely damage its global standing, strain ties with Washington, and heighten diplomatic friction in an already fragile region.