A startling new report has revealed that Pakistan is actively working on a long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile with the potential to reach the United States. Quoting U.S. officials, the report warns that if Islamabad acquires intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability, Washington could officially categorize Pakistan as a nuclear adversary - a move that would have significant diplomatic and strategic consequences.

The development is seen as a dramatic shift in South Asia’s security balance, potentially triggering a ripple effect across the global non-proliferation framework. While Pakistan has long maintained a nuclear deterrent focused on regional threats, this move would mark its entry into a much larger and more dangerous geopolitical arena.

The report has yet to be confirmed by Pakistani officials, but international observers are watching closely. If true, it could escalate tensions not just between India and Pakistan, but also between Pakistan and Western powers. Experts warn that such a development may invite economic sanctions and intensify global scrutiny.