Option to use nuclear weapons always available: Pak minister

(MENAFN- Arab News) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that India was waging a proxy war against Pakistan through terrorism and the use of nuclear weapons against enemies was an option as these weapons were not merely kept for show but as deterrents Geo reported.
'Fuelling terrorism directly or indirectly is India's proxy war in Pakistan' Asif said on Monday.
The minister said there was evidence of India's support to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatists. He added that this evidence had been presented at international forums.
'We should pray that such an option never arises but if we need to use nuclear weapons for our survival we will.'
When asked about Indian support to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Asif replied that these reports were only days old and if there was any evidence found it will be presented in international forums.