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Hatf-V successfully testfired

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan successfully test-fired an intermediate range, nuclear-capable Hatf V (Ghauri) ballistic missile on Thursday, the military said. India had been informed of the test beforehand, and was expected to conduct a missile test itself >> >>
 

MMA caught in haste & wait enigma

ISLAMABAD—MMA has decided to resign enmasse from the National Assembly, and would announce its final consensus in the forthcoming meeting to be held on 06th and 07th December. Addressing a press conference at the conclusion of the emergency meeting convened by the supreme council of MMA on Thursday night, president Qazi Hussain Ahmad and secretary general Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced the decision in retaliation of the passing >> >>


 

Chinese President may offer nuclear plants

BEIJING—Chinese President Hu Jintao is poised to unveil an ambitious expansion of nuclear power cooperation with Pakistan when he visits next week, testing China’s balance between Pakistan and its wary neighbor, India. On the first trip to Pakistan by a Chinese president in a decade, Hu is likely to announce that China will help the South Asian nation construct several nuclear plants in coming decades, said analysts and diplomatic sources. “The political intent >> >>

 

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