^ The west is already aware of what level it was at, they arent dummies. Its all about damage control. Pakistanis arent to blame for this, its certain people in the Govt that are to blame. Most of these werent elected by the people, and had the blessings of the west to begin with.
On the one hand you say the west arent dummies, on the other hand you say we should tell them it wasnt the Pakistani govt, it was the previous govt. I honestly dont think anyone will buy that.
The consequences of a nation's ruler's actions are paid for by the nation, if the nation admits to it they have no grounds to contest whatever penalties are imposed on them. Saying it wasnt us it was the other guy doesnt make an iota of difference.
Did we ever sign that "non-proliferation" treaty? or any other treat which barred Pakistan from "sharing" the technology?
Come on. By your logic, every country would be sharing with every other country and saying what I dont sign NPT. The IAEA wouldnt exist.
Fact is, NPT is meaningless. Treaties are meaningless except as a vague commitment of how countries will behave. International law is what the powers that be decide it is. And the powers that be have decided that it isnt cool to give out nuclear technology while having it themselves. Pakistan either has to live by it or not. You may be advocating the latter option, but I dont think Pakistan is ready for the consequences. Its rulers certanly arent.