How India and Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenals Stack Up India and Pakistan possess nearly equal numbers of nuclear warheads, according to recent estimates from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Each country is estimated to have around 170 warheads, a parity that obscures fundamental differences in their nuclear postures and doctrines.
At its core, India's approach is guided by a "No First Use" policy, which aims to minimize the risk of nuclear conflict.