NKorea missile tests breach UN resolutions: Seoul

Interior Minister Rehman Malik said political leadership has decided launch of Waziristan operation but the timings will be decided by army chief. Talking to media in a memorial function organized for the victims of UN offices suicide attack, Malik said strict surveillance of private security companies will be carry out. He declared the UN decision of not closing its offices in Pakistan as a positive measure and said recommendation for conferring ‘Hilal-e-Pakistan’ award to those killed in the attack will be made whereas UN offices will be shifted in diplomatic enclave within a week or two.



South Korea accused

South Korea accused North Korea Tuesday of flouting a United Nations ban with its latest short-range missile tests, amid reports the reclusive state is planning more launches. The North Monday launched five missiles off its east coast despite making a series of peace overtures since August. Military experts said the launches could be part of routine exercises, but may also be a show of firepower for political purposes. The South's news agency said there were signs the North was preparing later Tuesday for more launches, this time off the west coast. Japan's coast guard said the North had warned of "firing exercises" day and night until October 25 in the Yellow Sea.