Pakistan successfully test-fired a new version of its long-range nuclear-capable missile this morning.
The Shaheen II ballistic missile, launched from an undisclosed location, has a range of 1,245 miles.
"The missile test was part of a continuous process of validation and technical improvement which Pakistan follows to consolidate and verify its various land-based strategic missile systems," Pakistan's military said.
The Shaheen II is Pakistan's longest-range ballistic missile system and has the capability to hit major cities in neighbouring India.
Nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India have a history of bitter relations, and have fought three wars since gaining independence from Britain in 1947.
The two sides often test-fire missiles. Pakistan's test came days after bomb blasts sparked a fire on a train in India that was headed for Pakistan, killing 68 people, mostly Pakistanis.
Although Pakistan and India have been careful to avoid saying whom they suspect, Indian officials have hinted that they suspect Pakistan-based Islamic militants, a claim dismissed as "absurd" by Pakistan.
On Wednesday, Pakistani and Indian officials signed an agreement in New Delhi to reduce the risk of an accidental nuclear war between them.
AP