Pages 65-66 from FCO 372113 - the Nuclear policy of Pakistan 1978

The document discusses the current situation regarding the sale of inverters to Pakistan. It notes that there has been no further public comment on the case, and the Pakistani government has been slow to react. The government may not want to expose themselves publicly or appear weak in developing Pakistan's nuclear capability, so they may not argue the case in the press. The advantage of taking the initiative in approaching the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) may be satisfactory, but they may prefer silence, especially if the application for a license is denied. The document suggests that the Pakistani government may view the situation as another example of Western hostility and discrimination, potentially influencing their policy towards non-alignment.