Clinton confident on Pakistan's nuclear weapons security

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed confidence on Pakistan's ability to safeguard its nuclear weapons facilities from the Taliban's pressing militancy, saying she saw 'no evidence they are going to take over.'

The situation in Pakistan has become considerably more dramatic, after Taliban in Pakistan militants successfully stormed Pakistan's army headquarters - a facility that had previously been considered impenetrable. The Taliban's success at demonstrating its ability to strike at the heart of Pakistan's military raised concerns about Pakistan's capabilities in defending its nuclear stockpiles. The Taliban have been delivering increasingly coordinated attacks in the region, striking U.S. forces in Afghanistan - which forced an abandonment of that post - and now penetrating Pakistan's army headquarters. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to alleviate these concerns, saying: “We see no evidence they are going to take over.” However, she did contend that the Taliban continues to represent a growing threat to Pakistani authorities. She suggested that Pakistan's nuclear weapons remained secure, speaking from Europe during her five-day visit with key European leaders. Pakistan's military ended the siege on its headquarters early Sunday, but the entire ordeal shook international confidence in Pakistan's stability.