Vol. 7 No. 1 (2019): A Journal of Strategic Studies, Summer 2019
Articles

Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Installations in Pakistan: A Regulatory Perspective

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  • Ms. Noreen Iftakhar,
  • Mr. Muhammad Khaliq
Ms. Noreen Iftakhar
International Relations Analyst and a specialist in nuclear regulatory mechanism
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Mr. Muhammad Khaliq
Head of Nuclear Security of Material and Facilities in IAEA
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A Journal of Strategic Studies
Published July 15, 2019
Keywords
  • Physical protection,
  • nuclear security,
  • IAEA,
  • nuclear regulation,
  • nuclear installations
How to Cite
Ms. Noreen Iftakhar, & Mr. Muhammad Khaliq. (2019). Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Installations in Pakistan: A Regulatory Perspective. CISS Insight Journal, 7(1), 25-44. Retrieved from https://journal.ciss.org.pk/index.php/ciss-insight/article/view/2
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Abstract

Ensuring physical protection of nuclear material and installations is essential owing to the possible threats they could face. The international legal framework includes the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Facilities (CPPNMF), the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 and the non-binding IAEA Nuclear Security Series documents. On the national level, PNRA is vested with the responsibility to establish a regulatory framework for physical protection. The National Authority has promulgated regulations on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material(s) and Nuclear Installations (PAK/925) which are consistent with the recommendations of CPPNMF, IAEA Information Circular 225 with its latest revision 5 (INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 as well as best practices adopted by the international community. This paper provides a regulatory perspective of physical protection of nuclear material and nuclear installations in Pakistan and recommends implementation of relevant legislative and regulatory measures.

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