Geo Glance

How Pakistan Secretly Built the Nuclear Bomb: The Untold Story of Project 706 Introduction Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program is one of the most dramatic and secretive technological achievements in modern geopolitical history. Within only a few decades, a developing country facing economic hardship managed to build one of the world’s most powerful nuclear deterrents. The journey from defeat and insecurity to nuclear capability was driven by strategic necessity, political determination, covert operations, and groundbreaking scientific work. The program operated largely in secrecy for years before the world officially saw the results in 1998 , when Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in Balochistan. This article explores how Pakistan secretly built its nuclear bomb , the key scientists and leaders involved, the hidden infrastructure behind the program, and the geopolitical forces that shaped its development. 1. The Origins: Why Pakistan Decided to Build a Nuclear Bomb Pakistan’s nuclea...

Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Most Strategic Waterway Under Extreme Pressure In early March 2026 , the Strait of Hormuz — an already pivotal maritime passage in global energy trade — surged to the forefront of international concern amid reports of closure orders, military escalation, and dramatic energy market reactions. The unfolding situation underscores the strait’s enduring significance and the potentially severe consequences of its disruption for global geopolitics and economic stability. 1. Geographic and Structural Profile The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime waterway connecting the Persian Gulf in the northwest to the Gulf of Oman and the broader Arabian Sea in the southeast. At its narrowest point, the strait spans roughly 30–50 km (about 20–33 miles) in width, with shipping lanes constrained to roughly 3 km (2 miles) each for inbound and outbound traffic. The strait’s geography — shallow channels, tight navigation corridors, and proximity to the Iranian mainland...