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Missile test not to affect peace process: Pak Minister

Source: PTI
August 12, 2005 15:46 IST
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Pakistan has said the test-firing of a cruise missile by it would not affect the peace processĀ  with India.

"The test-firing of cruise missile by Pakistan should not be a concern for India as the peace process between the 2 countries would move ahead," Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told reporters on Thursday.

He said Pakistan wanted to resolve all issues with India peacefully but it could not remain oblivious to its defence needs.

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The missile test met all the set parameters, he said, adding the achievement would strengthen the country's defence and infuse a new spirit in the nation, official news agency APP quoted him as saying.

Pakistan had on Thursday test-fired cruise missile Hatf VII Babur.

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