Most of the writings and debates on possible weapons of mass destruction (WMD)threats arising from Al Qaeda, the Taliban and other jihadi organisations havebeen focussing on the possible danger as a result of the terrorists getting holdof Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. The Pakistanis themselves have been dismissingtalk of such a danger as unwarranted and asserting that the physical security oftheir nuclear arsenal is so tight that no terrorist can get hold of it. TheAmericans too--at least outwardly--give the impression of being satisfied withthe physical security measures taken by Pakistan.