President Asif Ali Zardari pledges Pakistan’s commitment to nuclear safety, international efforts for responsible conduct and stronger safeguards

President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining high standards of nuclear safety and security. In his message on International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day, he highlighted that 40 years after the disaster in 1986, its consequences continue to affect millions across Belarus, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation.

The explosion released radiation beyond immediate surroundings, impacting public health, environment, and economic life irreversibly. The global response underscored the importance of international cooperation for recovery and development.

Zardari emphasized that nuclear safety requires consistent discipline and strong oversight due to potential long-term harm from negligence or hostile actions at nuclear installations. For citizens, such incidents can lead to agricultural land becoming unsafe, food and water supplies being compromised, and lasting health issues.