Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
PAKISTAN: Pakistan on Wednesday test fired a nuclear-capable
ballistic missile with a range of 1,300 kilometres (800 miles), the
military said.
The military described the Hatf V Ghauri missile as a liquid fuel
missile, which can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.
It was Pakistan's eighth missile test so far this year and comes two
months after its last test of a Hatf-VII with a range of 700 kilometres.
Five of those tests were conducted within a few weeks after
arch-rival India in April successfully test fired the Agni V, which can
deliver a one-tonne nuclear warhead anywhere in China, marking a major
advance in its military capabilities.
India and Pakistan have fought three wars -- two over the disputed
Himalayan territory of Kashmir -- and have routinely carried out missile
tests since both demonstrated nuclear weapons capability in 1998.
Defence analysts say India's strategic priorities are focused more on
China, while Pakistan is still concerned about its eastern neighbour.
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