The nuclear stockpile residing in Pakistan creates a potentially devastating threat to world security. For years, the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and terrorist sympathizers have emphasized the need to obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan. The United States has recognized the importance of securing weapons, but Pakistan continues to assure them of the security of its stockpiles and has even taken offense to such security accusations. It is difficult to fully rely on the credibility of Pakistani statements due to the links between the Pakistani government and terrorist organizations. Despite Pakistan's continued claims regarding the security of its nuclear stockpile, the United States should step in and stop using its arsenal due to growing terrorist threats, corrupt Pakistani officials working with terrorists, and a weak political infrastructure showing signs of failure. fear that terrorist forces in a region of growing instability could eventually take control of weapons or seize nuclear materials. According to US intelligence assessments, Pakistan's arsenal is the sixth largest in the world and could potentially become the fifth largest if they continue to expand their stockpiles. Pakistan has built new nuclear reactors and expanded its range of nuclear materials. According to New York Times editors David E. Sanger and Eric Schitt, the quantity of weapons in their arsenal was "in the mid to high 70s." Labs across the country contain nuclear materials, and the factories that make them are at risk of being stolen by terrorists or seized altogether. Pakistan has not complied with President Obama's proposal to stop the production of nuclear weapons. Rather Pak...... middle of paper ...... hearing safety. Recent elections have shown a rise in democracy and a steady decline in support for the Taliban among the population. However, there are significant facts and examples showing terrorist threats infiltrating their nuclear system and potentially ruling the government. Corruption continued to be rampant despite control and security measures claimed by Pakistan. Additionally, ongoing attacks on government stability remain active and extremism continues to create a presence outside of government. The solution to this complex problem should favor American intervention, rather than waiting for Pakistan to take control of the problem. Pakistan has shown itself incapable of resolving its nuclear weapons problems and has instead created a situation detrimental to world peace and in particular to the security of the United States and its allies...