PKL. Aprip,9,2006. Obviously the rivals of the sub-continent do seek a zero -sum game in their quest of nuclear deterrence.Nothing that appears to suggest edge or favour in any deal for even peaceful imports of Nuclear fuels or reactor technologies, causes anxiety , lest the pakistani deterrent may lose its dominant position,as well-known position of their Doctrine,permits use of nuclear arms in case pak's identity is threatened by even conventional war. India is not recognised by Nuclear club as an equal member ,no. As such we are at the receiving end of various checks that hamstrung our weapon -options.. either we should break through these barriers or accept this position, no use sulking hard realities even if these are not actually boosting our nuclear ego.D. Goel