Amid rising tensions in the region, Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile “Abdali,” which is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a range of 450 kilometres, the military’s media wing said.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)on Saturday, the test was aimed at “validating the operational readiness and technical parameters of the weapon system.”
The successful test comes at a time when diplomatic and military tensions between India and Pakistan remain elevated, especially following recent border skirmishes and political statements from both sides.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their congratulations to the scientists and engineers involved in the successful test, appreciating their dedication towards strengthening the country’s strategic deterrence.
The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Services Chiefs also lauded the test, expressing “full confidence in the operational readiness and technical proficiency of Pakistan’s strategic forces,” the ISPR added.
