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Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile Shaheen II
Pakistan on Monday successfully test-fired a long-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, the military said. The Shaheen II, or Hatf VI, missile with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,280 miles) was launched from an undisclosed location, … Continue reading
No compromise on nuclear programme of national interest : Shah
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday categorically denied to give any representation to any foreign official in the National Command Authority and added that there will be no compromise on nuclear programme of national interest. Talking to newsmen at … Continue reading
Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile Ghaznavi Hatf III
Strategic Missile Group (SMG) of the Pakistan Army’s Strategic Force Command (ASFC) on Wednesday conducted successful training launch of Ghaznavi (Hatf III) Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). The launch was conducted at the conclusion of annual field training exercise of … Continue reading
Two Pakistan nuclear officials kidnapped near Dera Ismail Khan : police
Two Pakistani nuclear energy officials have been abducted by masked men from a troubled northwestern area near the Afghan border, police said on Tuesday. The kidnappers bundled the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) workers and their driver into a vehicle … Continue reading
Pentagon says Pakistan nuclear weapons secure
US military leader on Friday reaffirmed confidence in the security of Pakistan’s nuclear assets and praised the steps the Pakistani leadership has taken to ensure their protection.
Musharraf rejects nuke concerns as Pakistan tests Ghauri (Hatf V) missile
President Pervez Musharraf accused Pakistan’s enemies on Friday of spreading fears about the country’s atomic weapons, as Pakistan army test-fired a nuclear-capable missile, the army said. “We have taken note of various imaginary scenarios being propounded by those who do … Continue reading
Security at nuclear facilities boosted
An official in charge of strategic weapons gave an unprecedented presentation to foreign media in Islamabad on Saturday to allay fears that nuclear weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists. The briefing by retired Lt-Gen Khalid Kidwai, director-general of … Continue reading
Pakistan’s nuclear assets are safe: President Musharraf
President Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan’s ballistic missiles are highly secure and even the nuclear attack could not affect them. Nuclear weapons have been dispersed at various locations. Pakistan’s custodial control of the assets is highly protective and no … Continue reading
“Misguided lunatics” will not succeed: Musharraf
President Pervez Musharraf has accused some internal and external elements of conspiring to destabilize the country, but says the nation has the resilience to defeat all such elements. “We can surmount all difficulties, [but] we need to have confidence in … Continue reading
President Pervez Musharraf warns : unilateral action will be regarded as an invasion
President Pervez Musharraf has said any unilateral action by US-led coalition forces against militants in the border region with Afghanistan will be regarded as an invasion. “I challenge anybody coming into our mountains. They would regret the day,” – President … Continue reading