(Ebru News/AP) Pakistan's military said today it had successfully test-fired a medium-range cruise missile capable of delivering nuclear warheads. The missile, with a range of 425 miles is "part of a continuous process of validating the design parameters set for this weapon system," an army statement said. It didn't disclose the site of the missile test, but said it would "consolidate Pakistan's strategic capability and strengthen national security".
The Babur missile was first test-fired in 2005, and it can hit targets deep inside India - Pakistan's main rival.
Today's test was witnessed by General Tariq Majid, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, senior military officers, scientists and engineers.
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf congratulated the scientists and engineers and "assured them of their complete support in the development plans of all strategic projects."
Pakistan and India, who have a history of hostile relations and have fought three wars after gaining independence from Britain in 1947, routinely test their short, medium and long-range missiles.
However, relations between them have improved since 2004 when they began peace talks to normalize relations and resolve their dispute over Kashmir.
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