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Pakistan Unveils Long-Range ICBM, Shifts Nuclear Balance

6/30/2025

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Pakistan is advancing its nuclear capabilities with a new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that could reach 10,000-12,000 km, potentially aimed at the US. This strategic shift, possibly backed by China, seeks to enhance Pakistan's deterrence on a global scale, raising alarms in the US about a changing nuclear balance and increased threats.

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Pakistan is advancing its nuclear capabilities with a new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that could reach 10,000-12,000 km, potentially aimed at the US. This strategic shift, possibly backed by China, seeks to enhance Pakistan's deterrence on a global scale, raising alarms in the US about a changing nuclear balance and increased threats.