1 January – 30 June 2003
According to the CIA's Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, Chinese entities continue to provide assistance for Pakistan and Iran's ballistic missile programs despite a Chinese pledge to the United States in November 2000 to end such assistance. The report states that Chinese assistance is helping Pakistan acquire the capability to serially produce solid-propellant short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) as well as develop solid-propellant medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs).
— "Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: 1 January Through 30 June 2003" Central Intelligence Agency, www.cia.gov.

7 January 2003
The foreign ministers of Japan and India express concern over Pakistan's alleged role in the transfer of nuclear technology to North Korea. The Japanese foreign minister Yoriko Kawaguchi cautions that the clandestine transfer of nuclear and missile technology by Pakistan to North Korea will affect Japan's relations with Pakistan.
— "India, Japan Concerned Over Alleged Pakistan-North Korea Nuke Link," AFP, 7 January 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 7 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

8 January 2003
The Ghauri/Hatf V intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), which has an estimated range of 1,500km, is formally inducted into the Pakistani Army's Strategic Forces Command. The Directors of the A.Q. Khan Research Labs hand over the missile to President Musharraf during a special ceremony. President Musharraf says that the "[Ghauri's] induction in the Strategic Forces will radiate the necessary effects of deterrence." He further reiterates that Pakistan achieved its deterrence capabilities through indigenous efforts and states that "our command and control structures… are watertight." Musharraf also rejects media allegations concerning Pakistani nuclear transfers to North Korea and says the news reports are a "smear campaign to denigrate and malign our national heroes and Pakistan's clean record by hostile lobbies who have always been inimical to Pakistan's status as a nuclear power." The total number of missiles inducted into the Army remains unknown. Senior Pakistani officials claim that the decision to induct the Ghauri was a response to earlier reports on India's decision to induct short-range ballistic missiles into its military.
— "New Missile Commissioned into Pakistani Army," DPA, 8 January 2003, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan's Army Takes Possession of Nuclear-Capable Missile," AFP, 9 January 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Strategic Force Command Receives Ghauri Missiles," Gulf News, 9 January 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; Farhan Bokhari, "Pakistan Missile Delivery Strains Relations with India," Financial Times (London), 9 January 2003, World News, p. 10; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 January 2003
In an interview with the Middle East Broadcasting Center of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistani President Musharraf says that there is "geographical separation" between Pakistan's missiles and the warheads and stresses that warheads are integrated during times of escalation. He denies the existence of a nuclear button.
— "Pakistan Nukes, Missile are not Kept Together, Musharraf," Japan Economic Newswire, 9 January 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

15 January 2003
Pakistan completes preparations for testing a 300-km range short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The missile is developed by a subsidiary of the National Science Commission (NASCOM).
— "Pakistan to Test Short-Range Missile "Soon"–Experts," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 15 January 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

20 January 2003
Pakistan's Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says that Pakistan "will not be provoked" to test its missiles in response to India's recent series of missile tests. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri says that Pakistan need not engage in tit-for-tat tests since "our program is very much mature … and more advanced."
— Bronwyn Curran, "Pakistan Accuses India of Trying to Provoke Arms Race," Agence France Presse, 20 January 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 21 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

23 January 2003
Following India's missile tests, Pakistan's National Command Authority's (NCA) Development Control Committee (DCC) convenes and decides to increase security measures around sensitive installations. The review meeting decides against testing missile as a response to India's tests stating that Pakistan's missile program is guided by its "own technical dynamics." The NCA also decides to "further improve upon personnel reliability programs for individuals working in the strategic program."
— "Pakistan Fortifies Nuclear Defenses After India's Missile Tests," Deutsche Presse Agentur, 23 January 2003, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 23 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

25 January 2003
Pakistan's Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Shahid Karimullah denies any plan to equip submarines with nuclear missiles unless compelled by India.
— "Pakistan Navy Chief Denies Plan to Equip Submarines with Nuclear Warheads," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 26 January 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

27 January 2003
India's Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha expresses concern over continued Chinese assistance to Pakistan's nuclear and missile programs. Senior Indian analysts state that China is providing assistance to Pakistan through third-party conduits like North Korea.
— Edward Luce, "Claims of China-Pakistan Nuclear Links Trouble India," Financial Times (London), 28 January 2003, The Americas and Asia, p. 10; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 28 January 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

February 2003
Hungarian officials stop a shipment of heavy-machinery from a Macedonian company called Mikrosam to Pakistan. Professor Samakoski, one of the top executives in the company, indicates that the equipment could be used in the nuclear industry.
— "Macedonian Company Blacklisted by US for Weapons Proliferation," Deutsche Presse Agentur, 25 December 2003, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 25 December 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

6 March 2003
Pakistani deploys the 700-km range Shaheen-1 (or Hatf-IV) ballistic missile. According to Pakistani officials, Shaheen-1 is 11 meters long and propelled by a single-stage engine. The missile is capable of carrying a 1-ton payload and can be fitted with various types of warheads including special cluster, fragmentation, and fuel air explosives. The last test for Shaheen-1 was conducted in October 2002. The Army's Strategic Forces Command received the missile from the National Development Complex (NDC). President Musharraf presiding over the function says that "we have defined and quantified for ourselves the notion of minimum deterrence … the numbers defined for ourselves provide us with a comfortable security." President Musharraf congratulates the scientists of the NDC and the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) for their efforts in developing the missile.
— "Strategic Force gets Shaheen-1 Missile," Japan Economic Newswire, 6 March 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 7 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistani Army Receives Indigenously Built Ballistic Missiles," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 6 March 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 6 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan's Army Takes Formal Possession of Shaheen Missile," Agence France Presse, 6 March 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 7 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

12 March 2003
According to a Pakistani diplomat at the Embassy in New Delhi, Shaheen-1 possesses superior technology, terminal-guidance mechanism, and can be fired in 15 minutes. The missile is also capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
— Bulbul Singh, "Shaheen Missile Inducted into Pakistan's Army," Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, 12 March 2003, Vol. 205, No. 47, p. 7; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 17 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

Mid-March 2003
US satellites from the National Reconnaissance Office and spy networks operated by the Central Intelligence Agency spot 10 Scud B missiles with a range of 300 kilometers loaded onto a cargo ship at the Nampo port in southwest North Korea. The ship flies a Pakistani flag.
— Bronwyn Curran, "N. Korea Handed Missile Technology to Pakistan: US State Department," Agence France Presse, 2 April 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "N. Korea Exported Scud Missiles to Pakistan in March: Japanese Report," Agence France Presse, 2 April 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

Mid-Late March 2003
The Pakistani ship carrying North Korean Scud-B missiles to Pakistan refuels at a Chinese port.
— "N. Korea Exported Scud Missiles to Pakistan in March: Japanese Report," Agence France Presse, 2 April 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 March 2003
The United States imposes sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and its sub-units for engaging in proliferation activities under Executive Order 12938. The sanctions, effective for a period of 2 years, stipulate that US government agencies cannot enter into a business contract with KRL nor provide any assistance to it. The sanctions also prohibit the importation of any goods produced by KRL. Further, KRL is banned from: acquiring defense articles and services from the United States, acquiring US made defense articles and services from foreign countries, and exporting defense articles to the United States.
The United States also imposes sanctions on North Korea's Changgwang Sinyong Corporation under the Arms Control Act for engaging in proliferation activities. The sanctions are valid for a period of 2 years. Since North Korea has a non-market economy, the sanctions apply to all activities of the North Korean government that are involved in the production of missile equipment or technology, electronics, space systems or equipment, and military aircraft. Since US domestic laws do not provide for sanctions against the end user of a missile purchase, sanctions against Pakistan are imposed by an executive order signed by Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security John Bolton.
— "Imposition of Missile Proliferation Sanctions Against a North Korean Entity," Federal Register, 2 April 2003, Vol. 68, No. 63; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Imposition of Nonproliferation Measures on a Foreign Entity, Including a Ban on U.S. Government Procurement," Federal Register, 2 April 2003, Vol. 68, No. 63; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; Nicholas Kralev, "Pakistan Purchases N. Korean Missiles," The Washington Times, 31 March 2003, p. A01; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

25 March 2003
US Secretary of State Colin Powell informs Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf about the imposition of missile related sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL). President Musharraf protests the imposition of sanctions.
— Nicholas Kralev, "Pakistan Purchases N. Korean Missiles," The Washington Times, 31 March 2003, p. A01; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Minister Tells Senate Pakistan not Involved in Nuclear, Missile Proliferation," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 2 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

26 March 2003
Pakistan test-fires the 210km-range Abdali (Hatf II) short range ballistic missile. The Abdali is capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads. Pakistan conducted the test a few hours after India conducted test-fired its Prithvi short range ballistic missile. Pakistan's Information Secretary denies that the test is a response to India's missile test. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan expresses surprise at India's test indicating that India did not provide prior notification for the test. Mr. Khan states that Pakistan provided India with an advance notification for the test. Mr. Khan did not provide any information about the location or the timing of the missile test. A spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs says that India issued a NOTAM to mariners and airmen about the missile test. The last flight test for the missile occurred in May 2002.
— "Pakistan Tests Short Range Missile," Deutsche Presse Agentur, 26 March 2003, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

Late March 2003
The Pakistani ship carrying Scud-B missiles enters Pakistani territory.
— Bronwyn Curran, "N. Korea Handed Missile Technology to Pakistan: US State Department," Agence France Presse, 2 April 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "N. Korea Exported Scud Missiles to Pakistan in March: Japanese Report," Agence France Presse, 2 April 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

29 March 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounces the US sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) as "unjustified" and states that there will be no "material impact" either on the lab or Pakistan's missile program since the lab is not dependent on foreign assistance.
— "AFP: Pakistan Foreign Ministry Says US Ban on Missile Factory 'Unjustified'," World News Connection, 29 March 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 29 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; B Muralidhar Reddy, "U.S. Supply Ban will Have No Impact," The Hindu, 30 March 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 29 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

30 March 2003
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs' annual report for 2002-03 expresses concern over China's continued assistance to Pakistan's nuclear and missile programs.
— "MEA Report: Pak Pursuing Policy of 'Compulsive Hostility'," The Press Trust of India, 30 March 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

30 March 2003
An US official says that the Bush administration decided not to sanction the Pakistani government over its importation of fully assembled North Korean Nodong missiles in view of the on-going campaign against terrorists. According to US officials, the highest levels of Pakistani government had knowledge about the missile transfer. US officials point to the use of C-130 aircraft for the transfer as an indication of the Pakistani Air Force's involvement in the operation. US officials say that sanctions are mainly symbolic in character since neither Khan Research Laboratories nor Changgwang Sinyong Corporation conduct business in the United States. A US official also says that authorities have been unable to trace a connection between the transfer of the Nodong missiles with specific cash or technology transfer. The official adds that while US officials do not rule out the possibility of Pakistani scientists' assistance to North Korea's uranium enrichment program, they do not believe that the transfer of three to six Nodong missiles is connected to it.
— Peter Slevin, "U.S. Imposes Sanctions After Missile Sale," Washington Post, 31 March 2003, A Section, p. A04; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

31 March 2003
US State Department spokesperson Richard Boucher states that missile proliferation sanctions are imposed on North Korea for "its involvement in the transfer of Missile Technology Control Regime Category 1 items" to a "Category 1 missile program in a non-Missile Technology Control Regime country." Mr. Boucher also states that the United States imposed sanctions on Pakistan for "a material contribution to the efforts of a foreign country, person or entity of proliferation concern to use, acquire, design, develop or secure weapons of mass destruction and/or missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction." Mr. Boucher refuses to link these two separate sanctions and says that one of the multiple reasons for the imposition of sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) is its "importation of missiles."
— "State Department Regular Briefing," Federal News Service, 31 March 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

31 March 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri declares that Pakistan will continue to develop its nuclear and missile capabilities and says that the imposition of sanctions on the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) will not have an impact on its performance. Mr. Kasuri further points that the sanctions are applicable only to an organization and are not directed against Pakistan.
— "Pakistan to Continue Pursuing Nuclear Programmes: FM," The Pakistan Newswire, 31 March 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 March 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

31 March 2003
US officials indicate that the sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) are in respons⁥ to its assistance to North Korea to obtain crucial equipment and designs to develop nuclear weapons. According to officials, the administration decided to impose the relatively less punitive sanctions on KRL in view of Pakistan's support for the on-going war against terror. A senior administration official says that the United States imposed the sanctions since Pakistan's contribution to North Korea's nuclear weapons program could not be ignored. The official further claims that "[the imposition of sanctions] comes at a time when people aren't going to pay a lot of attention."
— David E. Sanger, "U.S. Rebukes Pakistanis for Lab's Aid to Pyongyang," The New York Times, 1 April 2003, Section B, Column 6, Foreign Desk, p. 15; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 1 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

1 April 2003
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Ashraf Jehangir Qazi meets with senior officials in the Department of State and delivers a strong protest against the imposition of sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL).
— Anwar Iqbal, "U.S.: No Nuclear Sanctions on Pakistan," United Press International, 1 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

1 April 2003
The US Embassy in Islamabad issues a statement on the imposition of sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) for its "material contribution to the efforts of a foreign country, person or entity of proliferation concern, to use, acquire, design, develop and or secure weapons of mass destruction…" The statement does not name the foreign country, person or entity that received the assistance. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri demands evidence from the United States supporting its decision to sanctions KRL. Pakistan's Information Minister Sheikh Ahmed Rashid says that "Pakistan has neither imported nor exported this sensitive technology."
— Shahid Hussian, "Key Uranium Plant Under U.S. Scrutiny," Gulf News, 1 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 1 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "AFP: Pakistan Wants Proof from Washington of Alleged Nuclear Trade with DPRK," World News Connection, 1 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

1 April 2003
US State Department spokesperson Philip Reeker states that the sanctions imposed on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and Changgwang Sinyong Corporation relate to a particular missile transfer and not to any other transfer including nuclear-related ones. Stating that there is some confusion regarding the imposition of sanctions, Mr. Reeker clarifies that the United States imposed sanctions in response to a "specific missile-related transfer [and] … do not pertain to any other activity, including nuclear-related ones."
— "State Department Regular Briefing," Federal News Service, 1 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

2 April 2003
A Pakistani government official says that the imposition of sanctions on Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) is related to US efforts to coerce Pakistan to participate in the US plans for post-war Iraq.
— Shahid Hussain, "Sanctions Aimed to Arm-Twist Islamabad," Gulf News, 3 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 April 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan accuses India of missile proliferation in the region. Mr. Khan's comments came after India's Defense Minister George Minister stated that India plans to test-fire the Agni III missile in the near future. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Information and Media Development Minister Sheikh Ahmed Rashid states that Pakistan will provide an appropriate response to India's Agni III test.
— B. Muralidhar Reddy, "We Will Respond to Agni III: Pak," The Hindu (Chennai), 9 April 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

13 April 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Khan refutes the CIA's assertions in its biannual report to Congress of continuing Chinese assistance to Pakistan and states that Pakistan's missile program is completely indigenous.
— "Pak-US," The Press Trust of India, 13 April 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 13 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 April 2003
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, responding to India's claims that Pakistan is a fit case for pre-emptive action, states that Pakistan can defend itself against any such attacks by its nuclear and missile programs.
— "Pakistan's Nukes, Missiles Save it from Pre-Emptive Strike: Musharraf," Agence France Presse, 25 April 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 April 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

22 June 2003
A Japanese government spokesperson says that Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri provided assurances to Japan's Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi that Pakistan will not export nuclear and missile technology to North Korea.
— Chang Mai, "Pakistan Assures Japan no Nuclear Technology Transfer to North Korea," Agence France Presse, 22 June 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 June 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 June 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan asserts that Pakistan will not rollback its nuclear capability. Mr. Khan says that Pakistan is willing to negotiate a nuclear and missile restraint regime with India.
— Shahid Hussain, "No Rollback on Nuclear Plan," Gulf News, 24 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 24 June 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

25 June 2003
In an interview with CNN, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf says that Pakistan imported conventional surface-to-air missiles from North Korea. President Musharraf states that Pakistan does not import missiles from North Korea any longer since it has started producing those missiles indigenously. President Musharraf also states that Pakistan has quantified its "conventional and unconventional" deterrence.
— "CNN Wolf Blitzer Reports," CNN, 25 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 25 June 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

26 June 2003
In an interview with the Washington Post, President Pervez Musharraf states that Pakistan bought tactical surface-to-air missiles from North Korea to protect itself against air attacks. President Musharraf denied any nuclear dimension to the deal.
— "Musharraf-N. Korea," The Press Trust of India, 26 June 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 June 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

26 June 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Minister, responding to India's test-firing of its Trishul surface-to-air missile, denies that Pakistan is engaged in a missile testing race with India and states that Pakistan's needs dictate its missile testing. Mr. Kasuri further asserts that because of the sophisticated nature of Pakistan's missile program, its missiles do not require constant testing.
— "Pakistan is not in Missile Competition with India: FM," Agence France Presse, 26 June 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 June 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

4 July 2004
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf states that Pakistan did not transfer any nuclear or missile technology to any country before and promised that it will not do so in the future.
— "Pakistan President Denies Transfer of Nuclear, Missile Technology to Iran," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 4 July 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

6 July 2003
Colonel Shin Jae-gon, a member of the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) suggests that North Korea might have received nuclear technology from Pakistan in return for helping Pakistan develop long-range missiles.
— "North Korea Developing Uranium-based Nuclear Bombs, says South Military Official," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 6 July 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 6 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

12 July 2003
Pakistan's Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali, in response to a question on Pakistan's acquisition of missile technology from North Korea, denies any knowledge about the issue since he was not in the government when the alleged transfer took place. Mr. Jamali further states that such transfers are difficult to conceal and suggests that such transfers did not take place.
— Susumu Arai, "Pakistani Premier Denies N. Korean Arms Deals," The Daily Yomiuri (Tokyo), 15 July 2003, p. 15; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 14 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

21 July 2003
The United States determines that the China Precision Machinery Import/Export Corporation (CPMIEC) engaged in proliferation activities that require the imposition of sanctions.
— "Bureau of Nonproliferation; Imposition of Nonproliferation Measures on an Entity in China, Including a Ban on U.S. Government Procurement," Federal Register, 30 July 2003, Vol. 68, No. 146; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 July 2003
The United States imposes sanctions on the China Precision Machinery Import/Export Corporation (CPMIEC) prohibiting any business association with the entity.
— "Bureau of Nonproliferation; Imposition of Nonproliferation Measures on an Entity in China, Including a Ban on U.S. Government Procurement," Federal Register, 30 July 2003, Vol. 68, No. 146; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

31 July 2003
In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry denies the involvement of any local companies in transferring missile technology to other countries. The statement says that China maintains a policy of strict control over military trade and arms exports and prohibits transfer of missile technology.
— "China Denies Local Companies Shipping Missile Technology Overseas," Agence France Presse, 31 July 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 1 August 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 July 2003
At a hearing of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, US Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance Paula A. Desutter states that China repeatedly violated its assurances to prevent proliferation of missile technology and allowed Chinese state-owned entities to transfer missile technology to Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, and Libya. According to her, China continues to engage in missile proliferation activities despite making official promises and pronunciations on the contrary.
— "China Continued to Provide Missile Tech to Pak and Others: US," The Press Trust of India, 26 July 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

29 July 2003
A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry denies US allegations of missile proliferation to Pakistan and other countries as "baseless and irresponsible."
— "Beijing Rejects Washington Accusation Transfer of Nuclear Technology to Pakistan," The Pakistan Newswire, 29 July 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 July 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

25 September 2003
Addressing a large Canadian military audience, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf accepts that Pakistan obtained missiles from North Korea. However, Musharraf states that those missiles were surface-to-air missiles and solely capable of carrying conventional warheads.
— "Pakistani Denies Selling or Sharing Nuclear Know-how with Others," Agence France Presse, 25 September 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 26 September 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

3 October 2003
Pakistan test-fires the Ghaznavi (Hatf III) short-range ballistic missile at 8.42 AM (Pakistan Standard Time) from an undisclosed location. The missile has a range of 180 miles (290 kilometers) and can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads. A military statement issued after the tests states the test to be the first in a series of missile tests planned to validate the design parameters of various missiles. According to the statement, Pakistan informed its neighbors about the impending test. India's Defense Ministry spokesperson Amitabh Chakravorty confirms that Pakistan provided advance notification for the test. Pakistan's Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says that the tests are designed to meet Pakistan's defense needs and are not aimed at anyone. This is the second test for Ghaznavi. Pakistan conducted the first test for the missile in May 2002. US State Department spokesperson Richard Boucher urges India and Pakistan to restrain their missile programs even though the current missile test is not likely to increase tensions in the region.
— "Pakistan Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile," Agence France Presse, 3 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan TV: Minister Comments on Missile Test, Army Operation in Trial Area," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 3 October 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Begins Series of Missile Tests," Japan Economic Newswire, 3 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Resumes Missile Tests: India Views Nuclear-Capable Rocket Launch as 'Nothing Special'," Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa), 4 October 2003, News, p. A13; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; Paul Haven, "Pakistan Test-fires Nuclear Capable Surface-to-Surface Missile," The Associated Press, 3 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

3 October 2003
India's Defense Minister George Fernandes dismisses Pakistan's missile test as "nothing special" and suggests that the missile's origins might be China or North Korea.
— Paul Haven, "Pakistan Test-fires Nuclear Capable Surface-to-Surface Missile," The Associated Press, 3 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

4 October 2004
Pakistan dismisses the doubts raised by India's Defense Minister about the foreign origins of the Ghaznavi missile. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson states that India's missile program is dependent on foreign technology and reminds that India's acquisition of technology for its missile program led to the creation of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
— "Pakistan Rejects Indian Questioning of New Missile's Pedigree," Japan Economic Newswire, 4 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Rejects Doubts Cast by India on Origin of Its Missiles," Deutsche Presse Agentur, 4 October 2003, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

6 October 2003
A Pakistani diplomat at the Embassy in New Delhi says that the recent test of the Ghaznavi missile indicated improvements in the test data over the previous test conducted in May 2002. According to the diplomat, the new missile is solid-fueled and can reach it targets in India within a minute.
— Bulbul Singh, "Pakistan Test-fires Ghaznavi Ballistic Missile," Aerospace Daily, 6 October 2003, Vol. 208, No. 4, p. 7; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

8 October 2003
Pakistan test-fires the Shaheen-1 (Hatf IV) medium-range ballistic missile at 8.13 AM (Pakistan Standard Time) from an undisclosed location. Pakistan's military spokesperson Major General Shaukat Sultan says that the tests were conducted to validate technical requirements. An Inter-Services Public Relations press release says that the test met all the technical parameters. Pakistan also provided advance notification of the test to neighboring countries. The Shaheen-1 is an 11-meter long missile with a range of 434 miles (700 kilometers). Pakistani sources indicate that the test was intended to verify the parameters for the missile payload. According to the sources, Pakistan has been working on various designs and warhead miniaturization since the nuclear tests in 1998.
— Rana Jawad, "Pakistan Test-fires Nuclear-Capable Missile," Agence France Presse, 8 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Hatf-IV (Shaheen-1) Missile Successfully Test-fired," The Pakistan Newswire, 8 October 2003, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Shaheen-1 Missile," Japan Economic Newswire, 8 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 October 2003
Pakistan's military spokesperson Major General Shaukat Sultan says that Pakistan will test missiles whenever there is need to validate design parameters. A Pakistani newspaper, Jang, reports that the Shaheen-II missile with a range of 1,240 miles (2,000 kilometers) will be flight-tested in the next few days. According to the news report, Shaheen-II has never been tested before.
— Sadaqat Jan, "Pakistan Says It Will Go Ahead With More Missile Tests," Associated Press Worldstream, 9 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

10 October 2003
A Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi says that Shaheen-1 is a liquid-fueled missile that can be fired within 15 minutes. An official from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs says that the Shaheen-1 is a Chinese M-11 missile and not produced indigenously by Pakistan.
— Bulbul Singh, "Pakistan Launches Another Nuclear-Capable Missile," Aerospace Daily, Vol. 208, No. 8, News, p. 5; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

14 October 2003
Pakistan test-fires the Shaheen-1 ballistic missile for the second time in a week. According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations, the military conducted the test to validate certain additional parameters. The press release says the test data collected after the test validated all the design parameters. The Vice Chief of Army Staff General Muhammad Yousaf Khan who witnessed the test says that "all tests and all aspects of weaponization" were completed successfully. The military press release announced that the current series of tests are complete "for now" and suggests that it might conduct tests for longer-range missiles in the future. A Pakistani government official says that work is progressing to upgrade longer-range missiles.
— Bronwyn Curran, "Pakistan Test-fires Nuclear-Capable Missile," Agence France Presse, 14 October 2003, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Test-fires Third Missile: Medium-Range Rocket Has Nuclear Capability," The Standard (St. Catherines, Ontario), 14 October 2003, News, p. C5; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 14 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Indigenous Missile Testing Phase: General Yousaf," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 14 October 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 16 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

20 October 2003
The Chairman of the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand says that Pakistan's missile program is totally indigenous and peaceful in nature. Speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day Conference on Physics, Dr. Mubarakmand says that paucity of funds is the greatest challenge facing Pakistan. He stressed that scientists and scholars must be provided more competitive salaries and emphasized that a proper work environment be created for them.
— "Pakistani Scientist Says Missile Programme "Wholly Indigenous, Peaceful"," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 22 October 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

30 October 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Riaz Khokkar says that Pakistan will not respond to India's testing of the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile. Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Shaukat Sultan says that Pakistan will develop a counter to the Brahmos missile and indicates that Pakistan will not allow any disruption of the balance of power.
— "Army Spokesman Says Pakistan to Make Missile to Counter India's Brahmos," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 31 October 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 October 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

6 November 2003
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf denies that Pakistan had a defense cooperation program with North Korea during the past four years. He says that Pakistan had defense relations with North Korea in the past and acquired surface-to-air missiles. According to President Musharraf, Pakistan now produces those missiles indigenously.
— "Musharraf Denies Role in NK Nuke Program," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 6 November 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 November 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

7 November 2003
Addressing a press conference, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf says that Pakistan acquired conventional short-range missiles and the technology from North Korea. He says that Pakistan currently produces those missiles in the same lab facility once directed by Dr. A.Q. Khan. President Musharraf also suggests that A.Q. Khan's visits to North Korea might be related to the manufacture of missiles at the facility directed by him.
— "Pakistan to Match India's Weapons Amassment: Musharraf," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 7 November 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 November 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

17 November 2003
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Masood Khan denies any cooperation between Pakistan and China involving nuclear and missile technology. Mr. Khan says that China is not involved in any assistance that can be considered un-safeguarded. Mr. Khan's comments came after the CIA released its semi-annual study "Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions: 1 January Through 30 June 2003."
— "FO (Pakistan Denies Nuclear Cooperation with China," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 17 November 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 19 November 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

17 December 2003
Pakistani sources indicate that scientists have developed a powerful engine for MK III Ghauri IV which is expected to be tested today. Special arrangements are believed to have been made at the testing site. The Ghauri IV is believed to be faster and posses a greater range than the three earlier versions of Ghauri. The Chairman of Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL) Dr. Javed A. Mirza, Dr. Samar Mubarakmand, and several other Army officials are expected to witness the engine test.
— "Pakistan to Test Latest Engine for Ghauri IV Missile – Daily," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 17 December 2003; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 17 December 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 December 2003
The United States imposes sanctions on a Macedonian company Mikrosam and one of it top executives, Professor Blagoja Samakoski, for engaging in missile proliferation activities. Earlier, in February 2003, Hungarian officials stopped a shipment of heavy-machinery from Mikrosam to Pakistan. Professor Samakoski had indicated that the equipment could be used in the nuclear industry.
— "Macedonian Company Blacklisted by US for Weapons Proliferation," Deutsche Presse Agentur, 25 December 2003, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 25 December 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Bureau of Nonproliferation; Imposition of Missile Proliferation Sanctions Against Macedonian Entities," Federal Register, 24 December 2003, Vol. 68, No. 247; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 24 December 2003, web.lexis-nexis.com.

16 January 2004
The spokesperson for the US State Department Adam Ereli states that the United States is willing to discuss missile defense issues with Pakistan and stresses that Pakistan must adopt strict export controls.
— "US Willing to Discuss Missile Defence with Pak too," The Pakistan Newswire, 16 January 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 18 January 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

17 January 2004
In an address to Parliament, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf declares that Pakistan will not only maintain its nuclear and missile capability but also strengthen it.
— "Text of Pakistan President's Address to Parliament," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 17 January 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 17 January 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

22 January 2004
Pakistani defense sources indicate that Pakistan plans to conduct a series of missile tests between the end of March and April 2004. According to the sources, the Shaheen and Ghauri missiles will be tested in addition to some surface-to-air missiles. All the missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Pakistani scientists are busy conducting preparatory tests and the tests will be conducted in the coastal areas of Balochistan and Karachi.
— "Another Missile Experimentation Series in the Offing," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 22 January 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 24 January 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

1 February 2004
A Pakistani official reveals that Pakistan spent about $3.2 billion on its nuclear weapons and missile programs since the early 1970s. The official says that the country spent 2% of its national budget and 7.8% of its defense budget on developing nuclear weapons and missiles for the past 32 years. According to the official, the Khan Research Laboratory (KRL) and the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) received the funds for the development of nuclear weapons and missiles. The official rejects allegations that Pakistan provided nuclear technology to North Korea in exchange for missile technology and says that Pakistan paid $200 million for the missile technology that was used in the Ghauri ballistic missile.
— "Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons, Missile Program Cost $3.2 Billion," Japan Economic Newswire, 2 February 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

2 February 2004
A retired Pakistani Army Corps Commander says that the exchange of missiles for nuclear technology between North Korea and Pakistan had its origins during Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's visit to North Korea in December 1993. According to the retired military commander, a few months after Prime Minister Bhutto's visit, A.Q. Khan led a delegation of scientists and military officials to North Korea. Later in December 1997 General Jehangir Karamat, who became the new Army Chief of Staff in January 1996, secretly visited North Korea. In April 1998, General Karamat presided over the test-firing of the Ghauri ballistic missile.
— John Lancaster and Kamran Khan, "Musharraf Named in Nuclear Probe; Senior Pakistani Army Officers were Aware of Technology Transfers, Scientist Says," Washington Post, 3 February 2004, A Section, A13; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

4 February 2004
Pakistan's Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) meets and decides to flight-test the Shaheen II ballistic missile.
— "Pakistan to Test-Fire Shaheen Missiles," Japan Economic Newswire, 23 February 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 23 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

5 February 2004
At a news conference for newspaper editors and columnists, President Musharraf says that Pakistan will test-fire the Shaheen II ballistic missile within a month. The Shaheen II has an estimated range 2,000 kilometers. President Musharraf also asserts that Pakistan will never rollback its nuclear weapons and missile capability. President Musharraf says that Pakistan's nuclear and missile capability has crossed the deterrence level decided by the government. He also adds that the development is in progress and has not been halted.
— "Pakistan to Test New Missile: Musharraf," Agence France Presse, 5 February 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 6 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan President Holds Televised News Conference 5 February," BBC Worldwide Monitoring, 9 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

5 February 2004
Pakistani sources indicate that the Shaheen II ballistic missile will be tested in the second week of March 2004. According to the sources, the missile has a range of 700-2,700 kilometers and can carry a 1,100 kilogram payload.
— "Pakistan to Test Fire Hatf IV Missile in March, Can Hit All Indian Cities," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 5 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 5 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 February 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Masood Khan acknowledges that a Pakistani military C-130 cargo plane was used to transport missiles from North Korea in July 2002, but states that the plane transported only shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles.
— Burt Herman, "Pakistan Denies Sending Nuclear Technology to North Korea on Military Flight," The Associated Press, 9 February 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

11 February 2004
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto says that Pakistan paid North Korea in cash for the transfer of missile technology. Benazir Bhutto denies that the transfer involved any missiles and states that Pakistan obtained only blueprints from North Korea.
— "Bhutto Says Pak Paid N Korea for Missile Tech," The Economic Times (Mumbai), 11 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 11 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

17 February 2004
Pakistan presents a proposal to India calling for the adoption of a "strategic restraint regime." According to a Pakistani Foreign Ministry official, the proposal calls on both sides to negotiate the threshold for minimum nuclear deterrence. Pakistan is hoping to place the issue on the agenda for the proposed peace talks between India and Pakistan.
— "Pakistan Proposes Nuclear and Conventional Pact with India," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 17 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 19 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

17 February 2004
In an interview with the Financial Times, President Musharraf says that Pakistan paid North Korea in cash for anything it obtained from that country. He also says that Pakistan obtained only conventional surface-to-surface missiles from North Korea during the period of increased tension with India in 2002.
— Farhan Bokhari, Stephen Fidler, and Edward Luce, "Pakistan Rejects Nuclear Inspection: President Musharraf Says He Has No Intention of Freezing Country's 'Self-Sufficient' Weapons Programme," Financial Times (London), 18 February 2004, Front Page, First Section, p. 1; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 17 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Musharraf Says No to Nuclear Site Inspections," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 18 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 20 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

21 February 2004
President Musharraf hands over the Hatf III (Ghaznavi) ballistic missile to the Army Strategic Forces Command. The Ghaznavi is a solid-fueled missile with a range of 290 kilometers. The missile was previously test-fired in 2002 and 2003.
— "President Says Pakistan Nuclear Programme "Here to Stay"," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 21 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 21 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; B. Muralidhar Reddy, "We Will Never Roll Back N-Programme: Musharraf," The Hindu (Chennai), 22 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 21 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

23 February 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri announces that Pakistan will flight-test the Shaheen II missile in the next few days. Mr. Kasuri does not provide information on the exact number of missiles that will be tested. But Pakistani sources suggest that three missiles with different payloads are likely to be tested.
— "Pakistan to Test-Fire Shaheen Missiles," Japan Economic Newswire, 23 February 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 23 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 February 2004
In his testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Vice Admiral Lowell E. Jacoby says that North Korea is selling missile and related production technologies to countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan. He also states that Chinese companies "remain involved with nuclear and missile programs in Iran and Pakistan."
— "Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States," Vice Admiral Lowell E. Jacoby, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, Statement for the Record, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, 24 February 2004. intelligence.senate.gov.

28 February 2004
North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye-gwan admits that North Korea sold missiles to Pakistan in order to obtain foreign currency. He denies that North Korea obtained nuclear technology in exchange for transferring missiles.
— "North Korea Says Missiles Sold to Pakistan, Denies Nuclear Deal," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 28 February 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 28 February 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

3 March 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Masood Khan says India and Pakistan can reach an agreement on a "strategic restraint regime" during the bilateral talks scheduled for May this year.
— "Pakistan Hopeful of Nuclear, Missile Restraint with India," Japan Economic Newswire, 3 March 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 3 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

6 March 2004
Pakistani sources indicate that the Shaheen II ballistic missile may be test-fired within the next 48 hours. The National Engineering and Scientific Commission has reportedly completed preparations for the test.
— "Pakistan May Test-Fire Missile in 48 Hours – Sources," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 6 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 6 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

8 March 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announces that Pakistan might conduct a missile test soon and says that Pakistan has informed neighboring countries including India about the impending test. The advance notification provided to the neighboring countries states that the test is expected to be conducted between March 6 and March 9.
— "Pakistan Gets Ready to Test-Fire Long-Range Missile," Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 8 March 2004, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pak Test Fires 2,000 km Range Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile," The Press Trust of India, 9 March 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 March 2004
The Director of Central Intelligence George Tenet says that India and Pakistan are pursuing the development of ballistic missiles and inducting short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into their respective missile units.
— "The Worldwide Threat 2004: Challenges in a Changing Global Context," Testimony of Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet, Senate Armed Services Committee, 9 March 2004, www.cia.gov.

9 March 2004
Pakistan test-fires the Shaheen II medium-range ballistic missile. The Shaheen II is a road-mobile two-stage solid fueled missile. The missile weighs 26 tons and has an estimated range of 2,500 kilometers and a payload capacity of 1,000 kilograms. The missile is fired from the Somiani coastal site and hit a target 2,000 kilometers in the Indian Ocean. A military statement, issued after the test, states that "all planned technical parameters were successfully validated during the test fire." The Vice Chief of Army Staff General Mohammed Yousaf Khan states that the test is of crucial importance since it was the first time that Pakistan had tested a two-stage missile. General Khan also says that the test involved a successful experiment involving the separation of the first and second stages of the missile.
— "Pakistan Test Fires New Missile," Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 9 March 2004, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Tests Nuclear Capable Missile," Agnce France Presse, 9 March 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pak Test Fires 2,000 km Range Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile," The Press Trust of India, 9 March 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile," Japan Economic Newswire, 9 March 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Army Spokesman Describes Missile Test," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 9 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 March 2004
The Chairman of the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand states that the Shaheen II missile covered a distance of 1,800 kilometers in just 15 minutes. Dr. Mubarakmand says that several ships of the Pakistani Navy monitored the test and reported the destruction of the target. He also says that the missile weighed 26 tons and stressed that the missile was produced indigenously.
— "Pakistan Scientist Says Missile Test Reassures Nation Over Nuclear Programme," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 10 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 March 2004
Japan expresses concern over Pakistan's missile test and urges Pakistan to work with the international community in stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson avoids providing a direct comment on the missile test and stresses that any action taken by India and Pakistan must assist the peace talks between the 2 sides.
US State Department spokesperson urges Pakistan and other countries in the region to exercise restraint in their nuclear weapons and missile programs.
— "Pakistan Test Fires New Missile," Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 9 March 2004, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "China Avoids Direct Comment on Pakistan Missile Test," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 9 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 9 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "US Urges Pakistan to Exercise Restraint in Missile Programme," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 10 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

10 March 2004
The Chairman of the National Defense Complex Dr. Samar Mubarakmand says that the government is providing continuous funding for developing new designs for nuclear bombs and missiles. Dr. Mubarakmand also rejects reports of sharing missile codes with the United States saying that Pakistan is capable of securing its missiles.
— "Pakistan Continues Developing Atomic Bombs – Scientist Claims," Deutsche Press Agentur, 10 March 2004, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

10 March 2004
Indian officials dismiss Pakistan's missile test as a "show" intended to satisfy the domestic audience. Indian officials say that the test is aimed to reassure the public about Pakistan's resolve in maintaining its nuclear and missile programs despite reports of US pressure on President Musharraf to rollback the programs. An Indian official states that Pakistan's solid-fueled missiles are based on Chinese technology and liquid-fueled missiles are based on North Korean technology.
— Rajat Pandit, "India not Worried by Shaheen Show," The Economic Times (Mumbai), 10 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

10 March 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan states that the recent missile test will not have an adverse impact on the ongoing composite dialogue between India and Pakistan. Mr. Khan also says that the missile test was conducted to validate technical parameters.
— "FO (Shaheen-II Test Not Risking Indo-Pak Talks: Masood Khan)," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 10 March 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 12 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

11 March 2004
Officials from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs say that Pakistan's recent missile test has damaged the process of nuclear risk management between the two countries. A senior official from the Ministry of Defense says that India is increasing its efforts to acquire missile defense systems such as the US Patriot or the Israeli Arrow.
— Bulbul Singh, "Missile Test by Pakistan Snarls Talks with India," Aerospace Daily, 12 March 2004, Vol. 209, No. 47, News, p. 5; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

15 March 2004
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, addressing a group of tribal leaders in Peshawar, says that Pakistan will continue to test-fire more missiles in the next few months.
— "Pakistan to Conduct More Missile Tests: President," Agence France Presse, 15 March 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 March 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

3 April 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Masood Khan says that during the forthcoming talks between India and Pakistan, Pakistan wishes to discuss the creation of a strategic restraint regime as well as measures to avoid the accidental launch of nuclear missiles.
— "FO (Pakistan Will Have Serious Talks With India, FO)," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 3 April 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 5 April 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

9 April 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri says that Pakistan is willing to negotiate a nuclear and missile restraint regime and discuss measures to avoid an arms race in the region. Mr. Kasuri states that the resources saved by such measures can be used for economic development.
— "Pak Hopes Positive Response From India Avoiding Arms Race: Kasuri," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 9 April 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 12 April 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

13 April 2004
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, in a written response to the United Press International, says that she sanctioned the purchase of missile technology from North Korea during her second term in 1994-6. She also says that her government did not provide funds to develop the technology in Pakistan in view of her policy of maintaining parity with India and not developing missiles with a range greater than those possessed by India.
— Anwar Iqbal, "Exclusive: Bhutto on Pakistan Nuclear History," United Press International, 13 April 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 14 April 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

21 April 2004
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf says that the nuclear weapons and missile programs are irreversible and can only move in the forward direction.
— "Pakistan President Says Nuclear Programme To Stay," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 21 April 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 April 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

28 April 2004
In an address to the UN Security Council, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram says that "Pakistan will continue to develop its nuclear, missiles and related strategic capability to maintain the minimum deterrence vis-a-vis our eastern neighbour."
— "Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, on the Security Council Resolution on Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction – 28 April, 2004," www.un.int.

5 May 2004
Pakistan's cabinet approves a draft bill for strengthening export controls on "material, equipment and technologies related to nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems." The draft bill is expected to be enacted into law after receiving parliamentary approval.
— "Pakistan Tightens Controls on Nuclear Proliferation," Agence France Presse, 5 May 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 5 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

13 May 2004
Dutch authorities bring formal charges against businessman Henk Slebos for repeatedly violating Dutch export control regulations since 1999 and supplying material for Pakistan's nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, and ballistic missile programs.
— Mark Hibbs, "Dutch Prosecutors to Charge Slebos with Violations Involving KRL," Nucleonics Week, 13 May 2004, Vol. 45, No. 20, p. 12; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 27 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

14 May 2004
During a one-on-one meeting between American and North Korean diplomats held on the sidelines of the six-nations to discuss the nuclear situation on the Korean peninsula, a member of the North Korean delegation Pak Myong Kuk denies US allegations about transfer of uranium enrichment technology from Pakistan to North Korea and says that North Korea and Pakistan only exchanged missile technology.
— Audra Ang, "North Korea Denies Pakistan Provided Nuclear Technology: Diplomacy US, Allies Say Assistance Only Possible After Nuclear Program is Dismantled," The Vancouver Sun (British Columbia), 15 May 2004, News, p. A16; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

20 May 2004
Pakistan's Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali visits Khan Research Laboratories and is informed about plans to test-fire the Ghauri III ballistic missile in the first week of June 2004.
— "Pakistan Plans to Test-Fire Ballistic Missile on 3 June," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 21 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 21 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

21 May 2004
Pakistani officials and news reports indicate that it is planning to flight-test the liquid-fueled Ghauri III missile which has a range of 3,500 kilometers. Two senior Pakistani officials say that Pakistani scientists and engineers are developing a new missile. Pakistani newspapers report that the test will be conducted on June 3 from a testing range near Nowshera in the North West Frontier Province. Pakistani sources suggest that technical, climactic, or political factors might force a change in the test date.
— Munir Ahmad, "Pakistan Plans to Test Fire Longest-Range Missile Next Month," Associated Press Worldstream, 21 May 2004, International Affairs; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Plans to Test-Fire Ballistic Missile on 3 June," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 21 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 21 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

23 May 2004
According to Pakistani sources the Ghauri III will be test-fired in the next 48 hours. Pakistan has completed all arrangements for the test and informed neighboring countries about the impending test. Sources also reveal that the missile cannot be intercepted by a missile defense system owing to its speed and guidance system. The missile is also termed as a "fire and forget" missile and it can be launched from fixed and mobile launchers.
— "Pakistan to Test-Fire Ghauri III Missile "Within 48 Hours"," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 23 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 23 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

24 May 2004
Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, speaking at a forum says that Pakistan's proposal for a nuclear and missile restraint regime with India include: a moratorium on nuclear testing, non-deployment of nuclear capable ballistic missiles, maintaining nuclear weapons on a de-alerted status, and moratorium on acquisition and deployment of anti-ballistic missile system (ABM).
— "Maleeha Hopes New Indian Govt to Pursue Agreed Framework for Dialogue," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 25 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 27 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

26 May 2004
China fines two companies millions of yuan for violating missile-export regulations. The official Xinhua News Agency announces the violations without providing the names of the companies or details of their offenses. China issued new rules in January 2004 tightening its export control regulations with respect to missile, nuclear, or biological technologies. The announcement does not indicate whether the fines are imposed for violating the regulations announced in January.
— "Report: China Fines Two Companies for Missile Export Violations," ChinaOnline, 25 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 27 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com

28 May 2004
Pakistan decided to conduct two separate tests for the Ghauri III ballistic missile. The first test is scheduled for May 29 and the second test is slated for June 3.According to Pakistani sources, the National Defense Complex (NDC), a subsidiary of the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM), cooperated with the Khan Research Laboratories in developing the missile. The NDC is believed to have played an important role in developing the missile's guidance system.
— "Daily Says Pakistan to Test-Fire Ghauri III on 29 May, 3 Jun," BBC Monitoring International Reports; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 28 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

29 May 2004
Pakistan test-fires a nuclear capable Ghauri (Hatf V) surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The missile hits a target at a distance of 900 kilometers and carries a payload of 800 kilograms. Military spokesperson Major General Shaukat Sultan says that the test was conducted to improve the technical parameters of the missile and says that the data from the test validated all design parameters. The Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says that the missile hit the target accurately. The test is witnessed by Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali and many others.
— Rana Jawad, "Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile," Agence France Presse, 29 May 2004, Financial Pages; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pak Test Fires Medium Range 'Ghauri' Missile," The Press Trust of India, 29 May 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Test-Fires Intermediate-Range Missile," Deutsche Presses Agentur, 29 May 2004, Politics; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 29 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Test of Ghauri Affirms Unique Technical Achievements: Sheikh Rashid," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 29 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 1 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

30 May 2004
India's Home Minister Shivraj Patil says that Pakistan's missile test is escalating the arms race in the region.
— "India Says Pakistan Missile Test "Escalating" Arms Race," BBC Worldwide Monitoring, 30 May 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

31 May 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan says that the missile test conducted on May 29 is not intended to intimidate the new government that assumed office in New Delhi last week. Mr. Khan says that the Indian government should not be concerned about the timing of the test. Mr. Khan issued his comments after Indian Home Minister expressed concern over the recent test-firing of the Ghauri missile.
— "No Cause for India to be Concerned Over Missile Test," The Press Trust of India, 31 May 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 May 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

4 June 2004
Pakistan test-fires another Ghauri (Hatf V) ballistic missile with a range of 1,500 kilometers. The missile is capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads. Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf witnesses the test and says that the test is intended to verify certain technical parameters of the missile and not to send any political signals. President Musharraf describes the nuclear and missile programs as the cornerstone of Pakistan's security and adds that the concerns about a possible rollback of Pakistan's nuclear and missile programs are not true. President Musharraf states that his government has advanced the nation's nuclear and missile capabilities. He also says that Pakistan is willing to discuss mutual reduction of nuclear assets with India. The President also congratulates the scientists and engineers of Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and National Development Complex (NDC) for their cooperation in completing the test. Pakistan's defense spokesperson Major General Shaukat Sultan says that the second test was carried out to validate certain additional parameters. The spokesperson says that the missile flew for 900 kilometers and hit the target 100 percent. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Muhammad Aziz Khan and the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat witness the test.
— "Pakistan Tests Ghauri V," Defense & Foreign Affairs' Strategic Policy, June 2004, p. 3; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 7 July 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Musharraf Ready for Mutual Reduction of Nuclear Arsenal with India," Agence France Presse, 4 June 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 5 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test in a Week," The Press Trust of India, 4 June 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan President Hails Successful Missile Test," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 4 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

4 June 2004
The US State Department Deputy spokesperson Adam Ereli declines to comment on Pakistan's missile test. The Japanese government expresses "deep regret" over the missile test and urges Pakistan to cooperate with the international community to promote the nonproliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction.
— "US Declines to Comment on Pakistan's Missile Test," The Press Trust of India, 5 June 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 11 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Japan Expresses "Deep Regret" Over Pakistan's Missile Testing," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 6 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 6 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

15 June 2004
Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr. Maleeha Lodhi says that any attempt by India to develop and deploy a ballistic missile defense system will destabilize the region. She says that the supply of the Phalcon Early Warning System and the possible sale of the Arrow Anti-Ballistic Missile system will threaten the stability of mutual deterrence between India and Pakistan.
— "Sale of Phalcon Early Warning System to India by Israel Will Threaten Deterrence Between Pakistan and India: Maleeha," The Pakistan Newswire, 15 June 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 16 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

19 June 2004
During the talks on nuclear confidence building measures (CBMs) between India and Pakistan, India submits a draft agreement on the technical parameters for the pre-notification of advance testing of missiles. Both sides also discuss ways to "institutionalize" the pre-notification of ballistic missile tests as discussed under the Lahore Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 1999. Pakistan presents its proposal on a strategic restraint regime that calls for the prevention of a nuclear and missile race, an agreement on risk reduction centers, non-induction of air-based and sea-based missile systems, and a nuclear doctrine of minimum deterrence.
— "India and Pakistan to Work Towards Strategic Stability," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 20 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; Amit Baruah, "Positive Signals As India, Pakistan Begin Talks on Nuclear CBMs," The Hindu (Chennai), 20 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 20 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com

20 June 2004
In a joint statement issued after talks on nuclear confidence building measures (CBM), India and Pakistan agree to "work towards concluding an agreement with technical parameters on pre-notification of flight-testing of missiles, a draft of which was handed over by the Indian side.
— "Text of Pakistan-India Joint Statement on Nuclear Talks," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 20 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 20 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

20 June 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Masood Khan says that the talks on nuclear CBMs discussed the issue of limitations on the number of missiles and missile warheads in a general manner. Mr. Khan also says that Pakistan is studying the draft proposal submitted by India on the technical parameters for the pre-notification of missile launches.
— "India and Pakistan to Work Towards Strategic Stability," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 20 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

28 June 2004
In the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the Foreign Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan, both sides agree to "conclude an agreement on pre-notification of flight-testing of missiles, and entrust experts to work towards finalizing the draft agreement."
— "Text of Joint Statement of Foreign Secretaries Level Talks," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 28 June 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 June 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com

1 July 2004
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf criticizes persons accusing his government of rolling back Pakistan's nuclear program and promises a "great test" in the next 2-2 1/2 months. The President clarifies his remarks and states that the test will be a missile test. President Musharraf also says that scientists at the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Scientific Commission, and other organizations are working to improve the missile systems. President Musharraf also pledges to continue the production of nuclear capable missiles.
— "Pakistan to Conduct 'Great' Missile Test Within 2-2.5 Months," Japan Economic Newswire, 30 June 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 1 July 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Nuclear Test Report Denied," Xinhua News Agency, 1 July 2004, World News, Political; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 July 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; Mike Collett, "Pakistan to Keep Missile Program," The Toronto Star (Toronto), 2 July 2004, News, p. A10; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 2 July 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

18 July 2004
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, in an interview with the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, says that Pakistan obtained long-range missile technology from North Korea during her visit to Pyongyang. Ms. Bhutto denies bartering nuclear technology in exchange for the missile technology and says that Pakistan paid cash for the exchange. Ms. Bhutto also says that she did not approve the development of missiles based on the acquired North Korean technology.
— "Bhutto Says Pakistan Bought Missile Technology from N. Korea: Report," Agence France Presse, 18 July 2004, International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 18 July 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

28 July 2004
Pakistan's Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz says that Pakistan will not rollback its nuclear and missile programs and stresses that the nuclear and missile programs guarantee Pakistan's safety and security. Mr. Khan made these remarks while campaigning for his election to parliament.
— "Pakistan Will Never Rollback Its Nuclear and Missile Programmes Shaukat Aziz," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 29 July 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 31 July 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

30 August 2004
Pakistan decides to test-fire the Ghauri III ballistic missile in the second week of October 2004 and claims that it has completed preparations for the test.
— "Pakistan to Test-Fire Ghauri III Missile in October – Daily," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 30 August 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 August 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

30 August 2004
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Masood Khan says that Pakistan does not favor an open-ended arms race in South Asia and suggests that both India and Pakistan can benefit by adopting a strategic restraint regime. Mr. Khan was commenting on India's test-firing of the 2,500 kilometer Agni II ballistic missile.
— B. Muralidhar Reddy, "Pakistan Not For Arms Race in South Asia," The Hindu, 30 August 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 August 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

5-6 September 2004
The Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan conclude two days of discussions on the composite dialogue between the two sides and agree on a broad range of issues that include engaging in expert level talks to discuss the draft agreement on advance notification of missile tests.
— "Text of the Joint Statement Issued at the Conclusion of Indo-Pak Talks at Foreign Minister's Level," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 8 September 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 10 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

13 September 2004
The United Stats imposes sanctions on a Chinese company Xinshidai for engaging in missile technology proliferation activities. The company is also known as China Xinshidai Company, XSD, China New Era Group or New Era Group. The identity of the country that received the missile technology is not revealed. The sanctions prohibit any exports or business transactions with the companies in the United States and the US government.
— "Imposition of Nonproliferation Measures on an Entity in China, Including a Ban on U.S. Government Procurement," Federal Register, 20 September 2004, Vol. 69, No. 181; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 13 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; Federal Register, 27 September 2004, Vol. 69, No. 186; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 13 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

14 September 2004
Pakistan's National Assembly passes a bill designed to strengthen its export control system. The bill, titled Export Control on Goods, Technologies, Material and Equipment Related to Nuclear and Biological Weapons and their Delivery Systems Act, defines delivery systems as "missiles exclusively designed and adapted to deliver a nuclear or biological weapon." The bill imposes a fine up to Rupees 5 million and an imprisonment up to 14 years for violators. In addition, the bill also authorizes the enforcement authorities to confiscate the properties of the offenders. The rules are applicable to "every citizen of Pakistan or person in the service of Pakistan within and beyond Pakistan or any Pakistani visiting or working abroad, any foreign national while in the territories of Pakistan and any ground transport, ship or aircraft registered in Pakistan wherever it may be." The Pakistani government says that the bill is being enacted in conformance with UN Security Council resolution 1540 that calls on states to undertake measures to prevent the terrorist acquisition of weapons of mss destruction.
— "NA-(NA Passes Anti-Nuclear Proliferation Bill)," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 14 September 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 16 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Text of Pakistan's Nuclear Export Control Bill Passed 18 Sep," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 18 September 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 18 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com; "Pakistan Adopts Bill to Tighten Controls on Nuclear Exports," Agence France Presse, 14 September 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

16 September 2004
Pakistan's Secretary for Defense Production Air Marshal (Retd.) Zahid Anis says that Pakistan has developed a completely automated air defense system using its ballistic missile technology. He indicates that the new system will become operational soon. He adds that despite being dependent on foreign technology, Pakistan's Air Weapons Complex and other defense research organizations collaborated in developing this system.
— "Pakistan Develops Indigenous Complete Automated Air Defence System," Pakistan Press International Services Limited, 16 September 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 18 September 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

1 October 2004
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf reiterates that there are no restrictions on Pakistan over its missile tests and states that Pakistan will carry out missile tests based on technical requirements.
— "Pak to Test Fire Missiles to Meet Tech Requirement: Musharraf," Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited, 1 October 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 4 October 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

12 October 2004
Pakistan test-fires its Ghauri (Hatf V) missile which has an estimated range of 1,500 kilometers. A military statement issued after the test states that the test was conducted as part of a series of tests planned for the Ghauri missile. According to the statement, the missile incorporated highly refined guidance and control system and superior technology to enhance its accuracy. The statement further adds that the test validated all design parameters. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Ehsanul Haq witness the test. Pakistan provided advance notification of the test to all neighboring countries.
— "Pakistan Test-fires N-Capable Hatf V," The Pakistan Newswire, 12 October 2004, Nationwide International News; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 14 October 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

15 October 2004
Japan expresses its deep regret over Pakistan missile test and urges Pakistan to join the international community in promoting the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.
— "Japan Reiterates "Deep Regret" Over Pakistan's Missile Test," BBC Monitoring International Reports, 15 October 2004; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 15 October 2004, web.lexis-nexis.com.

12 October 2004
Pakistan successfully fired a medium-range, nuclear-capable test missile that could strike most cities in India, officials said on Tuesday. The Ghauri V missile has a range of about 1,500 kilometers, reported the Associated Press.
— "Pakistan missile test a success: military" CBC News, www.cbc.ca.

8 December 2004
"Pakistan today carried out a successful test fire of its indigenously developed, medium-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Hatf-IV Shaheen-I," a statement issued by the Pakistan armed forces said. The Shaheen has a range of about 700 kilometers (435 miles). The latest test comes nine days after Pakistan test-fired a Ghaznavi missile, a short-range nuclear-capable missile.
— "Pakistan test-fires second missile" CNN International, edition.cnn.com.

19 March 2005
Pakistan successfully test-fired its longest-range, nuclear-capable missile Saturday. The test comes two days after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Pakistan to encourage its peace process with neighboring India. There was no immediate reaction from New Delhi.
— "Pakistan test fires longest-range missile" USA Today, www.usatoday.com.

31 March 2005
Pakistan successfully test-fired a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile Hatf-II/Abdali, says a press release of Inter Services Public Relations issued here on Thursday. The missile is capable of reaching targets up to 180 kilometres and can carry all types of warheads. All desired technical parameters were validated. As part of the usual confidence-building measures, prior notification of the test had been given to all concerned.
— "Ballistic missile test-fired" Dawn, www.dawn.com.

12 August 2005
Pakistan tested a ground-launched cruise missile Thursday for the first time, officials said, just days after it reached an agreement with India over missile tests.
— "Pakistan tests missile despite pact with India" The International Herald Tribune Salman Masood, www.iht.com.

3 October 2005
Pakistan and India signed agreements today for giving advance notice of ballistic missile tests, and on setting up a hotline between their coast guard agencies, officials said. 'The agreement entails that both countries provide each other advance notification of flight tests that it intends to undertake of any surface-to-surface ballistic missile,' said a statement referring to the missile agreement.
— "Pakistan, India sign agreement to give advance notice of missile tests" AFX News Limited, www.forbes.com.

20 February 2006
Pakistan yesterday tested a short-range, nuclear-capable missile, renewing international concerns over the country's nuclear weapons programme. The Pakistani military said in a statement that the "Abdali" surface-to-surface missile had a reach of 200km and could carry nuclear and other types of warheads.
— "Pakistan tests N-capable missile" Financial Times, www.ft.com

21 March 2006
Pakistan successfully test-fired on Tuesday a locally developed cruise missile that has the ability to carry a nuclear warhead and hit targets within a 500-kilometer range, the army said in a statement.
— "Missile test successful, Pakistan says" International Herald Tribune, www.iht.com

1 June 2006
The Bush administration says that it has agreed to sell Pakistan advanced missiles designed to be launched from ships and submarines. It says that it has also agreed to sell $375m worth of related equipment. In a notice to Congress, which has to agree the proposal, the Pentagon said the sale would significantly upgrade Pakistan's existing weapons systems.
— "US 'agrees' Pakistan missile sale" BBC, news.bbc.co.uk.

3 October 2006
Pakistan and India on Monday signed an agreement on pre-notification of flight-testing of ballistic missiles and a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a communication link between the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and the Indian Coast Guards. The accord and memorandum were signed after the 90-minute delegation-level talks between Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri and his Indian counterpart Natwar Singh at the Foreign Office here in the afternoon.
— "Pakistan, India sign two deals: Missile testing, coastal information" Dawn By Qudssia Akhlaque www.dawn.com.

16 November 2006
Pakistan test fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, a day after concluding peace talks with India where the South Asian rivals agreed to fresh atomic safety measures. The medium-range Hatf V, or Ghauri missile, which can strike targets 1,300 kilometers away, was fired from an undisclosed location and the test was successful, the Pakistani military said.
— "Pakistan fires nuclear-capable missile" Forbes, www.forbes.com

November - December 2006
In November and December 2006, Islamabad tested three nuclear capable ballistic missiles in quick succession, as part of exercises conducted by the Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC). The first of the three tests, on 16 November 2006, was that of the Hatf V/Ghauri I missile, which has a range of 1,300 km. The second test, on 29 November 2006, was of the 700-km-range Hatf IV/Shaheen I missile. Then on 9 December, Pakistan test-fired the 290-km-range Hatf III/Ghaznavi missile, which can strike several cities in northern and western India.
— "Islamabad Test-Fires Ghauri Missile," Press Trust of India, 16 November 2006, Lexis-Nexis; "Pakistan Test-Fires Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Hatf-4," Press Trust of India, November 29, 2006, Lexis-Nexis; "Pakistan Test-Fires Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile," Press Trust of India, December 9, 2006, Lexis-Nexis.

10 December 2006
Pakistan's military yesterday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable Hatf III Ghaznavi missile with a range of 180 miles. It was the third test launch of a ballistic missile in as many weeks, the military said in a statement.
— "PAKISTAN FIRES 'NUKE' MISSILE" New York Post, www.nypost.com.

February - March 2007
On 23 February 2007, Pakistan tested its intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Hatf VI/Shaheen II, which has a range of 2,000 kilometers (km). According to a spokesman for the Pakistani military, the missile can carry "nuclear and conventional warheads with great accuracy," and was previously tested in April 2006. It is unclear whether upgrades to the system, which can reach major cities in western and central India, were introduced between the two launches. Several weeks later, on March 3, 2007, Islamabad successfully carried out a test of the Hatf-II/Abdali short-range missile, able to reach targets up to 200 km away. According to a Defense Ministry statement in Islamabad, the test's objective was to validate "desired technical parameters which [have] been successfully achieved." For more information, see Sharad Joshi's "Pakistan's Missile Tests Highlight Growing South Asia Nuclear Arms Race, Despite New Confidence Building Measures."
— "Pakistan Successfully Test Fires Shaheen II Missile," Dawn, 23 February 2007, www.dawn.com; Munir Ahmad, "Pakistan Test-Fires Long-Range Missile," Boston Globe, 23 February 2007, www.boston.com; Pakistan Tests Hatf-II Missile," Hindu, 4 March 2007, www.hindu.com; "Pakistan Test Fires Short Range Missile," Reuters India, 3 March 2007, in.today.reuters.com.

31 March 2007
A formal agreement between India and Pakistan about prior notification of missile tests has been held up due to differences over sharing sensitive information, Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri said. "They wanted more information than we are prepared to give," Kasuri told Japan's Kyodo news agency in an interview published today. He claimed that at the last meeting of experts from the two countries here late last year, Pakistan proposed that the agreement should cover cruise missiles, but India did not agree.
— "Indo-Pak missile test pact held up due to differences: Kasuri" Out look India, www.outlookindia.com.

10 May 2007
Satellite images have shown that Pakistan is building mobile launchers for its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missile, although the missile itself is not yet operational, the Federation of American Scientists said yesterday (see GSN, Feb. 23). While recently researching Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, experts examined a nearly 2-year-old satellite image which appears to show the construction of 15 mobile launchers for the Shaheen 2 ballistic missile.
— "Pakistan Builds Mobile Launchers for Newest Missile" Global Security Newswire, www.nti.org.

26 July 2007
A nuclear-capable Pakistani cruise missile test-launched today could reach the capital of India, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, May 10). The test was the second this year of the Babur missile, which has a range of 435 miles.
— "Pakistan Launches Nuclear-Ready Cruise Missile" Global Security Newswire, www.nti.org.

4 September 2007
Pakistan tested a new nuclear-capable cruise missile late last month, demonstrating "a great strategic standoff capability of land and sea," the Pakistani army announced (see GSN, July 26). The air-launched Hatf 8 missile, also called the Ra'ad, has a range of 220 miles and can carry all warhead types, including nuclear payloads, according to the army.
— "Pakistan Tests Nuclear Cruise Missile" Global Security Newswire, www.nti.org.

11 December 2007
Pakistan successfully conducts a test launch of a cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. According to national media, the domestically-designed Babur (Hatf VII) missile has a reported range of 700 km and features an improved stealth capability and high accuracy. The launch, under a program set up in 2005, is the third successful test of the Babur missile since the beginning of this year. Babur, along with the Ra'ad (Hatf VIII) air-launched cruise missile, is expected to become the cornerstone of Pakistan's missile arsenal.
— "Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable cruise missile", RIA Novosti, 11 December 2007; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 11 December 2007, lexis-nexis.com.

23 January 2008
President General Pervez Musharraf rules out yielding to any international pressure to stop further improving Pakistan's nuclear capability. Pakistan is the only nuclear power among the Muslim countries and, according to Pres. Musharraf, its atomic missile programme is much better than the same programme of many countries.
— "Musharraf vows to continue Pakistan's nuclear programme", BBC Monitoring South Asia, 23 January 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 23 January 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

25 January 2008
Pakistan conducts a successful test launch of a medium-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile. The high-precision Shaheen-1 missile has a range of up to 700 kilometers. It is a railroad platform-based mobile variant of the Pakistani Hatf-IV ballistic missile. According to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, "Pakistan's nuclear capability is solely for the purpose of deterring all types of aggression."
— "Pakistan test fires medium-range ballistic missile-2,"RIA Novosti, 25 January 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 25 January 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

30 January 2008
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex begins production of JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft developed under joint Sino-Pakistani venture for lightweight, multirole combat aircraft. JF-17 is powered by single Klimov RD-93 engine and should have initial operating capability by end of 2008. Some JF-17s may operate with Chinese radar and missiles and others with Thales radar and MBDA MICA air-to-air missiles.
— "Pakistan starts JF-17 production,"Ane's Defence Weekly, 30 January 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 30 January 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

1 February 2008
Pakistan Army's Strategic Force Command conducts successful training launch of its Ghauri (Hatf V) intermediate-range ballistic missile. Ghauri has range of about 1,300 km and is based on North Korean No Dong missile technology. Launch appears intended to deflect criticism of President Pervez Musharraf's policy toward external threats, including India.
— "Pakistan test-fires 1,300km range Ghauri missile,"BBC Monitoring South Asia, 1 February 2008; Jane's Defence Weekly, 13 February 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 13 February 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

13 February 2008
A Strategic Missile Group of Pakistan Army's Strategic Force Command conducts successful training launch of Ghaznavi (Hatf-III) short-range ballistic missile with a range of 290 km.
— "Pakistan PM, army chief witness 290-km range ballistic missile launch", BBC Monitoring South Asia, 13 February 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 13 February 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

19 April 2008
Pakistan successfully test fires its long range surface-to-surface ballistic missile Hatf VI (Shaheen II). This missile test is part of a process of validation and technical improvements to consolidate and verify various land based strategic missile systems. Hatf VI (Shaheen II) is a two stage fuel missile, which can carry nuclear and conventional warheads with high accuracy. It is Pakistan's longest range ballistic missile system with the range of 2000 km.
— "Pakistan successfully test fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile", BBC Monitoring South Asia, 19 April 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 19 April 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

22 April 2008
Pakistan's army test fires a long-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear weapon. The launch marks the culmination of a field training exercise for the Hatf VI (Shaheen II) missile program, which included a test firing on 19 April 2008.
— "Pakistan test-fires second missile in 3 days", The International Herald Tribune, 22 April 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 22 April 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

8 May 2008
Pakistan conducts a successful flight test of the indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile, Hatf-8, known as Ra'ad. The Ra'ad cruise missile, with a range of 350 km, has special stealth capability. It is a low-altitude, terrain-following missile with high maneuverability and can deliver all types of warheads with great accuracy. The missile test is part of a continuing process of validating the design parameters of the weapon system.
— "More on Pakistan test-firing cruise missile", BBC Monitoring South Asia, Dawn News TV, 8 May 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 May 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

8 December 2008
Pakistan is emerging as the launch export customer for Brazil's MAR-1 anti-radiation missile (ARM). It remains undetermined on which aircraft the missile will be integrated. Brazilian press reports quote Defense Minister Nelson Jobim as confirming that agreement had provisionally been reached in April for a deal worth $108 million. The sale of 100 missiles appears to have been approved by the Brazilian government at the start of December.
— "Pakistan acquires Brazilian ARM", Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, 8 December 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 8 December 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

28 December 2008
In the wake of recent Pakistan-India rift, the Pakistan Air Force shifts six jet fighters equipped with most up-to-date cruise missiles to Karachi Airport. The PAF is also surveying with full care what types of Indian planes are in operation and in which sector.
— "Missile-fitted planes shifted to Karachi", The Nation, 28 December 2008; in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, 28 December 2008, lexis-nexis.com.

	Updated January 2009