Pakistan Tests Ghaznavi Short Range Missile
Interceptor Shield Report
Nathan J Hunt
February 13, 2008
The Pakistani military on Wednesday February 13, 2008 following the completion of a training mission conducted a test launch of a short range Ghaznavi missile, the Pakistani military would not disclose where the test took place. The Ghaznavi is stated as being a short range nuclear capable missile. The defense forces of Pakistan are continuing to train and improve its current missile force and by regular training of crews insure their units are trained effective in handling and using of the systems.. Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro was in attendance for the launching but the military did not announce whether any other government officials where in attendance.
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BBC News
International Herald Tribune
