US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by alleging in a recent CBS 60 Minutes interview that Pakistan is conducting secret underground nuclear tests, alongside Russia, China, and North Korea. Trump claimed that these nations are carrying out explosive nuclear tests deep underground, escaping global monitoring systems, which, according to him, justifies the United States’ own decision to resume nuclear testing after a 33-year moratorium. The assertion has caused alarm globally and is especially significant for India, given its proximity to Pakistan and long-standing security concerns related to Islamabad’s nuclear posture. Indian officials have often raised international attention towards the risk posed by Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh previously urging global oversight. Notably, both India and Pakistan have observed an informal halt to nuclear testing since their respective tests in May 1998, but Trump’s statement now challenges claims of regional stability. The claims have invited both skepticism and calls for greater international scrutiny, as analysts warn this could increase tensions in South Asia, reigniting fears of a regional arms race.