Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen - 1A ballistic missile

Pakistan has conducted a successful flight test of the Shaheen- 1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Report informs, citing Dawn.

The test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system including advanced navigation system.

The flight test was witnessed by Strategic Plans Division Director General Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) Chairman Dr Raza Samar, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command Lt Gen Muhammad Ali, as well as the scientists and engineers of strategic organisations.

The Strategic Plans Division chief congratulated scientists and engineers on the conduct of the successful test. He appreciated the "technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists and engineers, who contributed whole-heartedly in making the missile launch successful", the ISPR said.

The president, prime minister, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman and services chiefs also congratulated the scientists and engineers who helped deliver the successful missile test.