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The timing of this launch is critical in the current geopolitical context,
Ali told The Associated Press
Internationally, there is enormous sympathy for India and little patience with Pakistan,
said MalikThe other side must have seen our energy, our spirit,
said Batool, referring to the crowds on the other side of the borderMy message to India is: We are ready for anything."
Batool said
It clearly indicates that we have resources to counter India. This is not a message only for India but the rest of the world that we are well-prepared,
said Hasan Askari Rizvi, a military analyst
The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced manoeuvrability features,
Pakistan's military said in a statementThe planned missile test by Pakistan under such volatile conditions is nothing short of a blatant provocation and a desperate attempt to whip up tensions with India,
one of the persons cited said
This is a reckless act of provocation and a dangerous escalation in its hostile campaign against India,
the person said
It is learnt that Pakistan is preparing to test-fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles this week,
one of the people cited above said