Pakistan Fires Nuclear Test Missiles, Urges World to Recognize It as a Legitimate Nuclear Power

According to a Huffingtonpost.com article, Pakistan successfully tested 2 missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.  The article explains that India is most likely its intended target as these nuclear-armed neighbors have been conducting tests routinely for well over a decade. Though, it is Pakistan which refuses to nonproliferation accords and is facing a nuclear trade ban. Instead of compliance, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani instead urges world power "to recognize Pakistan as a dejure nuclear power with equal rights and responsibilities".

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