Pakistan media reports have stated that missiles directed against India have been put on alert. Pakistan is reportedly in possession of Chinese-made M-11 and M-9 missiles with strike ranges varying from 600 to 750 kms, 'Ghauri I and II' (1150-1500 kms) and 'Shaheen-II' (2500 kms). India has 150-km range 'Prithvi-I' and Agni-II. Both these missiles can be fired from mobile launchers. India also possesses medium-range missiles of Russian origin.
Bad move on both sides. Somebody's going to have to offer a compromise, and the people responsible for the initial attack are going to have to be rounded up. Perhaps Khofi Annan would like to actually earn his Nobel Prize here? |