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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful flight test of the Shaheen 1-A ballistic missile.
The flight test was aimed at re-validating several design and technical parameters of the weapon system. The Shaheen 1-A is capable of delivering different types of warheads up to a range of 900 kilometers.
Today’s launch, with the impact point in the Arabian Sea, was witnessed by senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, strategic forces, scientists and engineers of strategic organisations. Strategic Plans Division Director General Lt Gen Mazhar Jamil congratulated the scientists and engineers for their dedication, professionalism and commitment towards yet another display of strengthening Pakistan’s defence.
Shaheen 1-A with its sophisticated and advanced guidance system is a highly accurate missile system.
Lt Gen Jamil reiterated that Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are based on ‘Credible Minimum Deterrence’ and desire for peaceful co-existence in the region.
The successful test launch has been warmly appreciated by the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan who congratulated the scientists and engineers on achieving another outstanding milestone.
Last week, Pakistan conducted a successful test launch of the medium-range Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The missile is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 2,750 km.
Earlier this year, a top adviser to its government, retired Lt Gen Khalid Kidwai had said Pakistan needs short-range “tactical” nuclear weapons to deter India, dismissing concerns it could increase the risk of a nuclear war.
Neither side discloses the size of its arsenal. But a report by the Council on Foreign Relations think tank estimated that Pakistan has enough fissile material to produce between 110 and 120 nuclear weapons, and India enough for 90 to 110 weapons.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:21pm
Impressive!
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Dec 15, 2015 03:22pm
Waste of Money
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Dec 15, 2015 03:22pm
When will Shaheen 1A be ready to fight against polio, illiteracy and ailing economy in Pakistan?
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Dec 15, 2015 03:23pm
Bravo Pakistan
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Dec 15, 2015 03:23pm
Congratulations Pakistan :) You worked hard, you deserve it and you have got it!
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Dec 15, 2015 03:24pm
Good work. Keep it up.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:30pm
Ready get set and NO. We don't need these. only internal security required
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Dec 15, 2015 03:39pm
Waste of public exchequer. Please do something positive in energy sector.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:40pm
@Kadva Sach I will answer your queries, Polio: current leadership is committed to end this curse, and Pakistan did remarkable achievement in almost eradicating polio from the country. Illiteracy: Our literacy rate is far better then India. Ailing Economy: Really CPEC a game changer in coming future. Thanks to PM Nawaz for all these achievements.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:44pm
Congratulations on a job well done. This was an absolute must for national security and ensuring deterrence.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:44pm
Good job by Pakistani scientists and engineers. I can already see through comments, neighbors getting all itchy and scratchy.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:46pm
@Kadva Sach true, must focus on polio, illiteracy and ailing economy.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:47pm
@Faisal from where you got this data??
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Dec 15, 2015 03:49pm
@DV Can you please look into your own country.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:49pm
@Nazir Ahmed like install more nandipoor projects ?
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Dec 15, 2015 03:52pm
Our priority right now is to fight an ideology thats destroying us from within not external enemies.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:52pm
I think India and Pakistan should test missiles which can deliver food to their hungry and poor population and not the fissile materials.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:53pm
Dear Government,
Thanks for showing such kind of successful tests. But beside this it's more important to educate Pakistan. There're a lot of problems which we're facing. Being Pakistani, it's become a habit to live without SUI GAS. Can you please solve this matter firstly. In our area, there is no gas. Cold water making kids ill.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:56pm
India compelled Pak for such defense initiatives through dismembering Pakistan in 1971 through her military might & follow up continued support of terrorism inside Pakistan. Well done.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:09pm
Long live Pakistan.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:09pm
Pakistan testing a missile doesn't mean it's for India and vise Vera
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Dec 15, 2015 04:31pm
@Kadva Sach Good question, till the time we keep selecting current leadership type, till then there in no hope
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Dec 15, 2015 04:33pm
I wished we had launched an impressive educational program in our underdeveloped areas. These toys are a waste of time and money.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:33pm
Great..keep it up.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:34pm
@Kadva Sach : As if the economy & literacy is booming in India . The Empowerment Line reveals that 56 percent of Indians, some 680 million, lack the means to meet their basic needs.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:35pm
Does you guys comments matter any way.? we live in a country ,where Imran khan and CM of KPK cannot tell us clearly when KPK shall and shall not have a holiday.
today you can ask any government employee , they don't know if they are off tomorrow.
Again best deterrence yes , country should be defended at all cost .its good for the country but we should also have some money for the mosquitoes spray in the summer .if not only malaria can killed a lot of people than other enemy , not to mention clean water ,basic health etc.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:39pm
Good work - Defence is first priority .
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Dec 15, 2015 04:40pm
Great, Keep it up. Pakistan Zinda baad
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Dec 15, 2015 04:40pm
Good work Pakistan..
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Dec 15, 2015 04:41pm
Who doesn't have nuclear weapon now a days. Iran have them and i am pretty sure saudi has nukes too. Nothing special no more.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:41pm
good work
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Dec 15, 2015 04:47pm
Flurry of missile test after diplomatic engagements with India started. What to make of it?
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Dec 15, 2015 04:52pm
@Saad Ahmad Zia " As if the economy & literacy is booming in India ." this is the truth in India.states vie with one another with welfare means to the public and people's attitude is changing steadily.But you have the liberty to live in your world without knowing what is happening around the world.
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Dec 15, 2015 04:54pm
Great News
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Dec 15, 2015 04:56pm
Ifs about time politicans and the armed forces stop wasting money on military hardware , both countrys can destroy each other with the weapons they have now , lets start spending on health service , education , transport , electric , water projects , there has to be vision on both sides , lets look at europe and see how the europeans have improved the lives off there people , why cant we in india and pakistan have the same standards off life and services as in europe or America , people to people contact needs to be developed and the extremists on both sides need to be stopped
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Dec 15, 2015 05:06pm
@Kadva Sach Like everything takes time we finally have a government that is doing something even then ppl can't stop complaining
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Dec 15, 2015 05:08pm
@the winning wig that project Is not from the current government it's from previous one
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Dec 15, 2015 05:08pm
Now can we please go beyond these short range and medium range missiles to more potent inter continental ballistic missile range? Pakistan needs to be prepared for threats coming from any part of the world, just not India, as there are certain powers who are backing India behind the scene. Geopolitical scenario is changing all around us, we need to be on our toes.
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Dec 15, 2015 05:11pm
@vic Iran definitely does not have any and ssaudi doesn't either it is a massive thing that cannot go unnoticed.
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Dec 15, 2015 05:13pm
Well done Pakistan.
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Dec 15, 2015 05:32pm
@Abdullah , you are right bro. i agree with you.
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Dec 15, 2015 05:42pm
@Kadva Sach
When the looted money instead of going to off shore accounts is spent on health, housing, education and welfare of the people. Also when ignorant voters stop voting for criminal mafias, Pakistan will be on road to massive progress. What needs to change is the mindset of people like you who haven't a clue about what should be the priority of the nation. Corruption is just as dangerious and damaging as terrorism. One kills ordinary people instantly, the other kills in a protracted manner with prolonged misery and pain through lack of medicine, public health provision, malnutrition and starvation.
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Dec 15, 2015 05:45pm
@Kadva Sach Defence equipment do not solve polio. But it can give you the security from hostile nations so you could solve polio which it did. The question is now: why have you not solved polio then?
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Dec 15, 2015 06:01pm
Great!
How about launching into orbit a home grown satellite??
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Dec 15, 2015 06:08pm
We need internal strength and a strong force for defence. Poetry and literature cannot stop an aggression! We have seen this many times.
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Dec 15, 2015 06:20pm
@Faisal please search the net with your claims before chest thumping.Just check the Human Resource Development Index of UN will be enough
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Dec 15, 2015 06:23pm
We should continue advancement and refinement of very short range delivery systems from 60 to 120 km with small nuclear tactical war heads, only to vanquish advancing divisions of enemy far into their own territory before entering Pakistan with bull's eye accuracy
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Dec 15, 2015 06:25pm
@Kadva Sach now you are just comparing apples with oranges. complaining don't solve any problem.
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Dec 15, 2015 06:34pm
Pakistan Zindabad
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Dec 15, 2015 06:57pm
We need a boundary-less, weapons+violence+terror+discrimination-free world. Where no one is a refugee, no one is in fear, no one is hungry. Where every one has equal rights and opportunities ...a world filled up with love and compassion...!
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Dec 15, 2015 07:00pm
The whole world knows that both India and Pakistan have the weapons, and the missile capability to deliver them. So these tests on both sides are really for the masses, to make them feel good.
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Dec 15, 2015 07:28pm
@Naveed what u think, these come from? These arsenals are the hard work and intelligence of our educated Engineers.
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Dec 15, 2015 07:31pm
@Ayaz Ahmad Guru It wasnt the part of deal to stop any progress in defence industry. Besides India stepped back saying we will only discuss Pakistan held Kashmir in the discussions. so any negotiations will now be sweet talk only
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Dec 15, 2015 07:32pm
We do need to test how healthy are we with our brains. Is it worth or worst to show every day guns, missiles, bombs. In my view this business in not worth except few(*). We need basic facilities across the country.
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Dec 15, 2015 07:33pm
When we remove the begging Kashkol from our neck, then and only then we will earn respect.
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Dec 15, 2015 07:37pm
IT is ok but internal security and to combat internal threat must be top priority in this regard. Pakistan is jeopardized by internal threats more than external one.
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Dec 15, 2015 08:08pm
Congrats SPD and armed forces!
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Dec 15, 2015 08:36pm
Why there is no clip of the test? They played an old clip of recently conducted shaheen 3 test as well.
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Dec 15, 2015 08:42pm
A clear message for our enemy; don't mess with us!
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Dec 15, 2015 09:14pm
@Kadva Sach ;
You seem to be more concerned about illiteracy in our country than your's.
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Dec 15, 2015 09:25pm
Our missiles save us at least $5 billion every year that we would otherwise spend on arms purchases abroad to match Modi's $25 billion arms imports. India is the world's largest importer of arms. We would have to maintain 1:5 ratio in arms spending to keep conventional parity with India, now the conventional parity has been superseded by nuclear parity at a minuscule fraction of the cost.
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Dec 15, 2015 09:26pm
A rather strong message for the enemy, timely delivered to all concerned.
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Dec 15, 2015 09:43pm
Nice to hear......Keep it up
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Dec 15, 2015 10:24pm
Well done Pakistan, it's deterrence thats saved this country from outsiders, now to clean up within!
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Dec 16, 2015 01:00am
Excellent. Keep up the good work.
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Dec 16, 2015 01:20am
The point is proven to enemies surrounding us! Now spend money on security, education and health. Thanks
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Dec 16, 2015 02:36am
Since 1995 , we have probably spent about
$2 billion a year on nuclear arms, it's safe guard, missiles, research and development and manufacture , all in the name of deterrence. Children born 20 years ago are young adults now. Just imagine what wonders this wasted $40 billion ( $60 billion with inflation)would have done for Pakistan if we had spent it on schools, and learning institutions to teach people to manufacture everyday items for the world just like China does. Our exports today would have been in the $80 to $100 billion range vs the paltry $18 to $20 Billion. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet combined, make that in a year. In 1962, Pakistan's economy was the second fastest growing in Asia after Japan. What hope I had of where we will be in 50 years.
What a sad day that the only thing Pakistan is famous for is nukes we can't afford, terrorism and suicide bombers and a begging nation that would collapse overnight without foreign aid or remittances from overseas Pakistanis.
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Dec 16, 2015 02:48am
Since 20 years we have seen these news of successful test firing of missiles, but not a single word on how good they are at avoiding anti missiles. They may have pinpoint accuracy, but unless they get to their target, they are worthless.
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Dec 16, 2015 04:20am
ok
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Dec 16, 2015 04:21am
@Tariq, Lahore Wait for another 40 years!!
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Dec 16, 2015 05:37am
Big Congratulations to Pakistan and Pakistan -Army. Alhamdolillah. Keep up the good work and never stop working hard. You are the pride and leader of Muslim Ummah.
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Dec 16, 2015 06:14am
@Kadva Sach Until unless our politicians, leaders and even common man will not stop corruption the fight against polio, illiteracy and ailing economy of pakistan can't be done.
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Dec 16, 2015 06:34am
@Arun
I pray about that all the time.I Hope that people learn to let go of their egos, bury the bitterness of past, control their insecurities and greed. There is enough on this earth for everyone to live comfortably if we dont waste our resources on destructive things.
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Dec 16, 2015 08:37am
Being prepared to handle all shades of jingoists in a tangible way is always welcome lest some of them start feeling too snug. The range achieved with pin point accuracy will make such armchair warriors think again. Well done. It will nudge all towards peace as a better option.
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Dec 17, 2015 08:10am
And India launches 6 satellites into space with a single rocket.
2017 second Indian mission will land on moon.
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