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Pakistan Test Fires Long Range Missile
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President Pervez Musharraf vows to further upgrade Pakistan's
nuclear capability, but with strict adherence to non-proliferation
Pakistan says it has successfully launched a ballistic missile capable
of carrying a nuclear warhead up to 2,000 kilometers, the longest
range rocket Islamabad has yet tested.

Officials say the Shaheen II missile developed in Pakistan hit its
target. The rocket is said to be capable of carrying all types of
conventional and nuclear warheads.







Pervez MusharrafThe military says President Pervez Musharraf watched
Saturday's launch, which took place at an undisclosed location. In a
statement, General Musharraf vowed to further upgrade Pakistan's
nuclear capability, but with strict adherence to non-proliferation.

Pakistan and arch-rival India routinely conduct missile tests after
informing each other.

Saturday's test came two days after U.S. Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice visited Islamabad and urged a continuation of the
peace process between Pakistan and India.

Some information provided for this report by AP and AFP.


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