The Islamic radicals who run Pakistan’s nuclear program have been working hard to bring the world a little bit closer to Armageddon. And their missiles are improving: Pakistan Tests Missile That Can Hit India.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan on Tuesday test-fired the most advanced missile in its arsenal, capable of delivering a nuclear warhead deep inside rival India.

Although advance word to India averted a crisis, the launch of the Shaheen 2 is a vivid reminder of the stakes at play as South Asia’s traditional enemies try to cement a fragile peace.

The missile has a range of 1,250 miles, meaning it could easily hit Bombay, New Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur and other major Indian cities.

“Pakistan today successfully carried out the maiden test fire of the Shaheen 2 surface-to-surface ballistic missile,” a military statement said.

Pakistan made certain to inform India in advance, and the test was not likely to damage relations that are rapidly improving. India’s external affairs and defense ministries declined comment on the test.