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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Pakistan. The Hatf IX or Nasr, is a solid fueled tactical ballistic missile system developed by National Development Complex (NDC) of Pakistan. Pakistan in November 2013 successfully test fired Hatf IX (Nasr) missile, a short range surface to surface missile that has a range of 60-kilometres.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pakistan earlier successfully test-fired nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ghaznavi (Urdu:; official codename: Hatf–III Ghaznavi), is a hypersonic Surface to surface short range ballistic missile designed and developed by the National Development Complex, with the first version in service with the Pakistan Army’s strategic command since 2004.

Detailed explanation-4: -India successfully test fired Agni-5, a nuclear-capable inter-continental ballistic missile on 15 December. The missile has the capability of hitting targets beyond the range of 5000 km, sources in the Defense Ministry said.

Detailed explanation-5: -India successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile having a range of over 5, 000 km, marking a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence.