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"World War Three 2003" |
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04 Oct 2003 04:27:30 AM |
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World War III *NEWS* Saturday, October 4th, 2003.........+ |
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Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable missile
The missile test is Pakistan's second this year but the first since a
peace process was initiated between Islamabad and New Delhi
Pakistan test-fired an indigenous short-range nuclear-capable missile,
the military announced, its first test since peace overtures began
with rival nuclear power India six months ago.
"Pakistan carried out a successful test fire of its indigenously
developed short-range surface to surface ballistic missile Hatf III
Ghaznavi," an official military statement said.
Islamabad notified neighbouring countries ahead of the test, and more
tests would be conducted in coming days, it said.
The test was conducted at 8:42 am (0342 GMT), spokesman Major General
Shaukat Sultan told AFP. He would not reveal the location.
The missile test is Pakistan's second this year but the first since a
peace process was initiated between Islamabad and New Delhi in April.
The process has been floundering in recent weeks with both sides
accusing each other of hampering efforts to mend ties.
The military, however, said the timing of the test reflects Pakistan's
"determination not to engage in a tit-for-tat syndrome to other tests
in the region."
The test is the second of the Ghaznavi, which has a range of 290
kilometers (180 miles).
The Ghaznavi is capable of carrying "all types of warheads
accurately," the statement said.
"The test was part of a series of tests to be conducted in the next
few days to validate the design parameters of various missile
systems," it said.
"Pakistan will maintain the pace of its own missile development
programme and conduct tests as per its technical needs."
India has conducted several missile tests this year but Pakistan has
refrained from immediately launching its own tests in response.
Last year the rival neighbours engaged in a series of tit-for-tat
tests as a million of their troops faced off across their border on
the brink of war.
Pakistan last tested a missile on March 26, when it fired the
short-range Abdali (Hatf II) missile on the same day as India launched
its Pirthivi missile.
The military said Friday's "second successful test fire of the
indigenously developed Ghaznavi missile system bears testimony to the
professional excellence of Pakistani scientists and engineers."
President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali "have
congratulated the officers and men on their outstanding success."
Defence analyst Talat Masood said Pakistan was pursuing its missile
programme because it has been denied acquisition of modern aircraft.
"It is relying on its missile programme mainly as a substitute to
modern aircraft which are not available to it due to military
sanctions," said Masood, who is a retired army general.
Masood believed that Friday's test was a message to the outside world
that, despite sanctions and difficulties, Pakistan has developed the
capability of giving the country a certain level of defence.
After conducting nuclear tests in May 1998, India and Pakistan
launched missile development programs leading to a series of tests of
long, medium and short range projectiles.
The United States and other major powers have been concerned over
missile tests by the neighbours, who have fought three wars since the
subcontinent was divided on independence from Britain in 1947.
A feared fourth war last year was averted by intense US-led
international efforts that brought about a reciprocal pull back of
troops from their common border after a tense 10-month standoff.
The two countries routinely inform each other in advance of tests in
accordance with a memorandum of understanding signed in February 1991.
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