As an aftermath of India 's nuclear tests in 1998 , General Karamat acted as principal military adviser to the government , aiding the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on military platform . At the telephonic meeting with the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif , President Bill Clinton offered lucrative aid to Pakistan for not testing its devices ; Prime Minister Sharif 's response was inconclusive . President Bill Clinton described the meeting with the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Strobe Talbott : " You can almost hear the guy Sharif wringing his hands and sweating . " With requests made by Strobe Talbott CENTCOM commander , General Anthony Zinni and US Chairman Joint chiefs General Henry Shelton , met with General Karamat to withdraw the decision to conduct nuclear test . Zinni'e meeting with Karamat was described by Strobe Talbott as less contentious . General Karamat and General Zinni were able to draw " soldier – to – soldier " bond . General Karamat made it clear that the final decision would be carried out by the civilian government . At the NSC cabinet meeting , the Pakistani government , military , scientific , and civilian officials were participating in a debate , broadening , and complicating the decision-making process . Although , General Karamat debated towards presenting the national security and military point of view , the final decision was left on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif 's say
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Jehangir Karamat