Monday, 21 April 2008

Pakistan Tests Long-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile, AFP Reports


By Anil Varma
April 19 (Bloomberg) — Pakistan test-fired a long-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, Agence France-Presse reported, citing the military.

The Shaheen II, or Hatf VI, missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) was launched from an undisclosed location, the news agency said, citing military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas.

India and Pakistan, both nuclear-capable powers, have tested a series of missiles since 2002, when the two countries came close to a fourth war. The South Asian neighbors have sought to repair relations since April 2003.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aNsHp3_EnGyA&refer=home

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