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.

Says Pakistan’s strategic capabilities exclusively defensive in nature, aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining peace and stability in South Asia.

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…