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March 31, 2007 / 11:16 AM

Pakistan tests nuke-capable missile

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 31 (UPI) -- Pakistan Saturday successfully tested its Hataf-II Abdali ballistic missile, which is believed capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

A brief report from state-run PTV television said the test validated "desired technical parameters" of the surface-to-surface missile.

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The two-stage Hataf-II Abdali has a range of 1,243 milers and can carry "all types of warheads," PTV said.

There was no immediate comment from Pakistan's neighbor, India.

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