Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen 1-A ballistic missile

Published March 26, 2021
A view of the Shaheen 1-A surface-to-surface ballistic missile during the flight test. — ISPR
A view of the Shaheen 1-A surface-to-surface ballistic missile during the flight test. — ISPR

Pakistan on Friday conducted a successful flight test of the Shaheen 1-A surface-to-surface ballistic missile, a statement issued by the military's media wing said.

The test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system including advanced navigation system. The missile has a range of 900 kilometres, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

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.

Shaheen 1-A with its sophisticated and advanced guidance system is a highly accurate missile system.

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.

Last month, the army had successfully test-fired Babur cruise missile IA — a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of hitting land and sea targets with high precision up to 450km away.

Also in February, the army had successfully conducted the ‘training launch’ of nuclear-capable ballistic mis­sile Ghaznavi as part of its annual field training exercise.

On January 20, a successful test of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III was carried out.

Opinion

Editorial

Digital gaps
Updated 17 Jul, 2025

Digital gaps

Digital technology affords Pakistan a unique opportunity to transform itself into a dynamic digital economy.
A grave matter
17 Jul, 2025

A grave matter

IT is a weighty issue, and one which many would not touch with a barge pole, primarily out of concern for...
Vaccine paradox
17 Jul, 2025

Vaccine paradox

PAKISTAN has recorded its highest-ever coverage of the DTP vaccine — protecting children against diphtheria,...
The next deluge
Updated 16 Jul, 2025

The next deluge

Pakistan, and others vulnerable to climatic extremes, must heed the warning before the next deluge arrives — because it surely will.
FC revamp
16 Jul, 2025

FC revamp

WHAT’S in a name? The civilian paramilitary force hitherto known as the Frontier Constabulary will continue to...
Simplified tax forms
16 Jul, 2025

Simplified tax forms

THE rollout of a new interactive tax return form should ease filing by simplifying the procedure, addressing a...