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As of 2021, Pakistan was estimated to have around 165 nuclear warheads, along with operational plutonium reactors and an expanding uranium enrichment program. This arsenal becomes alarmingly precarious in a collapse scenario, where non-state actors or rogue factions could potentially gain access to nuclear materials. The spread of such weapons into the wrong hands poses a clear global threat.
Moreover, domestic instability could embolden India to reassess its stance in the region, particularly over contentious issues like Kashmir, which has historically been a flashpoint for conflict between the two nuclear powers. Poor communication channels and lack of reliable military authority may increase the likelihood of miscalculation, with international ramifications.