ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile, having a range of 900 kilometres.

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

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

The director general of the Strategic Plans Division congratulated the scientists and engineers on the conduct of the successful test flight.

He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists and engineers, who contributed whole-heartedly to making the missile launch successful.

President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, the chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful conduct of the missile test.

Published in Dawn, March 27th, 2021