National Command Authority (Pakistan)
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The National Command Authority (NCA) is an independent federal agency of the Government of Pakistan that is responsible for safeguarding of the national security through the military applications of the nuclear science.[2]
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Agency overview | |
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Formed | 2 February 2000 (24 years ago) (2000-02-02)[1] |
Preceding agency |
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Type | Nuclear command and control |
Jurisdiction | Government of Pakistan |
Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Employees | Classified |
Agency executive |
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With Prime Minister of Pakistan being its Chairperson, the NCA maintains and enhances the control and operational effectiveness of Pakistan's nuclear weapon stockpiles and serves as a policy institute to work to reduce the danger from weapons of mass destruction in Pakistan.[2]
Established in 2000 along with its paramilitary unit, Strategic Plans Division Force, the NCA was a direct successor to the Air Force Strategic Command which was established by the then-Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Anwar Shamim in 1983.[3]