Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-1A ballistic missile

Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-1A ballistic missile

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Pakistan conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface to surface ballistic missile, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test flight was aimed at re-validating certain design and technical parameters of the weapon system.

The flight test was witnessed by Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, NESCOM Chairman Dr Raza Samar, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali and the scientists and engineers of strategic organisations.

“Director General Strategic Plans Division congratulated scientists and engineers on successful conduct of flight test. He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists and engineers for their excellent contribution,” the ISPR statement said.

Meanwhile, President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza and Services Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on this achievement.