The military described the Hatf V Ghauri missile as a liquid fuel missile, which can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.[break]
It was Pakistan´s eighth missile test so far this year and comes two months after its last test of a Hatf-VII with a range of 700 kilometres.
Five of those tests were conducted within a few weeks after arch-rival India in April successfully test fired the Agni V, which can deliver a one-tonne nuclear warhead anywhere in China, marking a major advance in its military capabilities.
India and Pakistan have fought three wars -- two over the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir -- and have routinely carried out missile tests since both demonstrated nuclear weapons capability in 1998.
Defence analysts say India´s strategic priorities are focused more on China, while Pakistan is still concerned about its eastern neighbour.
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