Pakistan labels US warning on missile program as devoid of rationality

ISLAMABAD —  Pakistan denied Saturday that its long-range ballistic missile capabilities could potentially strike locations as distant as the United States, asserting that such claims are “unfounded” and “devoid of rationality.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Baloch made the statement while responding to recent revelations by a senior U.S. White House official regarding the “emerging threat” emanating from Pakistan, a key partner of Washington. “The alleged threat perception from Pakistan’s missile capabilities and delivery means raised by the US official [is] unfortunate,” Baloch said. “We wish to reiterate that Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are meant to defend its sovereignty and preserve peace

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