Pakistan's National Command Authority

Pakistan’s National Command Authority (NCA) is the highest-level body overseeing the country’s nuclear weapons program. It is responsible for policy decisions related to nuclear armament, including development, deployment, and security. Comprising senior civilian and military leaders, the NCA ensures that nuclear capabilities are managed safely and responsibly, preventing unauthorized use. It functions as a centralized command structure that integrates military and civilian inputs to maintain control over Pakistan's strategic weapons and to ensure national security objectives are met effectively.