ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday its missile program is defensive in nature and remains well below intercontinental range, responding to remarks by a senior US intelligence official who warned Islamabad could develop long-range missiles capable of reaching the United States.

Tulsi Gabbard warns that Pakistan's ballistic missile advancements could enable targeting the U.S., amidst growing global missile threats.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday its missile program is defensive in nature and remains well below intercontinental range, responding to remarks by a senior US intelligence…