Topic: Re-Evaluating the Chemical Weapons Convention
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Lauren Andrews
School: Forest Hills Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Pakistan position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
On the 28th of October 1997 Pakistan ratified the Chemical Warfare Convention (CWC). Pakistan does not admit to the production of chemical warfare, but it does consume chemicals that can be utilized for producing chemical arms. Under the CWC Pakistan was required to to open its installations for inspection. On the 19th of February 1999 UN inspectors visited Wah Ordinance Factory, On report says the Pakistani government had dismantled the chemical plant in the factory, the earth was dug up quite deeply after the plant was dismantled, and it was followed by a leveling of the land. Even though Pakistan ratified the CWC, intelligence believe they have manufactured weapons for blister, blood, choking, and nerve agents. Pakistan has numerous aerial bombs, missiles, and artillery. Its is as well developed than India but it is believed that it will be just as capable in time. Pakistan has numerous industrial chemicals, including but not limited to soda ash, caustic soda, sulfuric and hydrochloric acid. Most of the chemicals are acquired through imports from the United States, the U.K., Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Holland, and France. Pakistan believes that countries that supply them with industrial chemicals like the United States and the U.K. would stand with Pakistan because, they are gaining economically by supplying Pakistan with the chemicals. Pakistan would like to continue with the current regulations, if not loosen them.
