Pakistan launches nuclear-capable missile

Pakistan test fired the Shaheen-1 missile, which has a range of 700 kms.

Pakistan on Wednesday conducted a test of its nuclear-capable medium range ballistic missile, the military said.

"Pakistani troops today conducted a successful launch of the medium range Hatf 4 or Shaheen-1 missile," it said in a statement.

Shaheen-1 missile, which has a range of 700 kilometres, has been previously test-fired by Pakistan, a military spokesman said.