Unease is growing regarding Pakistan’s reported construction of secret underground facilities in the remote Sindh province. Civil society groups and the Sindhudesh Movement have officially raised concerns with international organizations, including the UN and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Pakistan Army is allegedly building a network of tunnels and subterranean chambers in secluded areas, sparking fears of clandestine nuclear tests or secure, hard-to-access storage for nuclear materials.
Sources indicate that these alleged tunnel sites are situated in strategically remote locations, including areas north of Jamshoro, near Noreabad, around Kamber-Shahdadkot, and west of Manchar Lake. The construction is reportedly proceeding rapidly under intense military secrecy, with local populations excluded from the vicinity.
Activists are sounding the alarm about the potential misuse of these tunnels for storing sensitive nuclear materials or conducting illicit nuclear operations. Such activities could lead to severe environmental consequences, including radioactive contamination, and pose a direct threat to international nuclear safety and disarmament agreements. The global community is being called upon to address these alarming allegations promptly.
The letter to international bodies emphasizes the necessity of independent verification. It specifically asks the IAEA to assess its authority to investigate and potentially send experts to the sites. The UN Secretary-General is requested to initiate a dedicated fact-finding mission, with cooperation from relevant UN bodies. Additionally, calls are being made for thorough assessments of human rights and environmental impacts, focusing on the potential risks to public health, water resources, and biodiversity. The petition also seeks robust protection mechanisms for individuals providing evidence and for the implementation of emergency response protocols.
