Abstract
The various arrangements of the nonproliferation regime have so far failed to address the political and security concerns of the states that are not a party to the Nonproliferation Treaty. Initiatives like the US-India nuclear deal and the sole Nuclear Suppliers Group waiver to India are undermining the efficacy and creditability of the nonproliferation regime. There is a need that the global community must cognizant of the nonproliferation motives before it attempts to resolve the issue of nuclear proliferation. This paper, therefore, explores the reasons behind the biased-behavior of the international community regarding Nuclear Suppliers Group membership. It also draws claim that an unbiased approach can sustain regional peace and security viz-aviz strengthen the nonproliferation regime. It is also important to keep the threat of non-state actors in view, which are suspicious to acquire nuclear weapons-related technologies or materials for malicious objectives. In this regard, global efforts are required to ensure that all nuclear weapons-holder states remain engaged in nonproliferation efforts. Pakistan has always played a constructive role in nuclear nonproliferation and is part of many nonproliferation initiatives. Thus, it is imperative to bring Pakistan into the fold of the nonproliferation regime by taking it on-board in the Nuclear Suppliers Group.