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Pakistan successfully test-launches Shaheen-II ballistic missile

By News Desk

August 20, 2024 11:19 AM


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Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface Shaheen-II ballistic missile, said a statement issued by the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Tuesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The ISPR statement said the training launch of Shaheen ballistic missile was aimed at training of troops, validating various technical parameters and performance evaluation of different sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.

The training launch was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.

Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists who contributed towards this landmark achievement.

The President, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on this achievement.

Interior Minister praises scientists

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful training launch of Shaheen-II ballistic missile.

The Interior Minister said the successful training launch of Shaheen-II ballistic missile is a great achievement of Pakistan's scientists and engineers.

Mohsin Naqvi said our scientists and engineers once again demonstrated technical expertise and professionalism.

With the hard work and dedication of scientists and engineers, today Pakistan has crossed another milestone in missile technology, Mohsin Naqvi said.

Thanks to Pakistan's strategic institutions and security forces, Pakistan's defense is impregnable, Mohsin Naqvi said.

 

Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kiyani


News Desk


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