Pages 171-180 from FCO 372113 - the Nuclear policy of Pakistan 1978
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The submission discusses the export of variable frequency inverters to Pakistan and the consideration of including them in export control regulations. The inverters, used for controlling the speed of electric motors and centrifuges, were not initially subject to export control. However, it was determined that they could potentially be used for centrifuge cascades. Further discussions led to the agreement to amend the Export of Goods (Control) Order to bring centrifuges in line with the NSG Trigger List, a list of nuclear items subject to export restrictions. The amendment aimed to ensure that exports of centrifuges would require assurances from the recipient country.