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Thursday, May 28, 1998 Published at 12:31 GMT 13:31 UK World: S/W Asia Pakistani PM to address nation ![]() Prime Minister Sharif: under pressure at home Following the announcement that Pakistan has carried out several nuclear tests, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is to hold a news conference at 1300GMT.
In the past month Prime Minister Sharif has been under political pressure at home to respond to the five underground nuclear blasts recently carried out by its neighbour, India. But the United States and other nations warned they could impose tough sanctions if Pakistan proceeded with its own test. To receive this programme on the internet you will need a 28.8k modem or faster, and a Real Player available free from Real Networks |
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