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Detailed explanation-1: -The Ghauri–I (Urdu: -; official codename: Hatf –V Ghauri–I) is a land-based surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile, in current service with the Pakistan Army’s Strategic Forces Command-a subordinate command of Strategic Plans Division.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 3 November 2022, North Korea reportedly fired at least one ballistic missile off its east coast, including one, believed to be a long-range missile, that flew over and past Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has test-fired a long-range missile that can carry a nuclear warhead, a pre-scheduled exercise that gains significance following fresh tensions along its disputed border with China.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Shaheen-I (Hatf-4) is a single-stage, solid-fuel, dual-capable, short-range ballistic missile with a maximum range of 650 km that has been in service since 2003. The Shaheen-I is carried on a four-axle, road-mobile TEL similar to the one used for the Ghaznavi.