The Pakistani Foreign Ministry denied international media reports about a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

“There has been an entirely baseless and mischievous campaign in the international media regarding Pakistan's indigenous nuclear program. The reports appear to be part of that malevolent campaign and is utterly unfounded,” ministry spokesman Qazi Khalilullah said during a press briefing.

“Pakistan has robust command and control structure and comprehensive export controls. Pakistan supports objectives of non-proliferation as well as nuclear safety and security,” Khalilullah said.

“As a responsible nuclear state, Pakistan is fully aware of its responsibilities. Pakistan's nuclear program is purely for its own legitimate self defense and maintenance of a credible minimum deterrence.”