#ISPR,
Pakistan
today conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface
ballistic missile, having a range of 2750 kilometers. The test flight was aimed
at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system.
The
successful flight test, with its impact point in the Arabian Sea, was witnessed
by General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Lieutenant
General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant
General Muhammad Ali, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, Dr Raza Samar,
Chairman NESCOM and the scientists and engineers.
Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee congratulated scientists and engineers on the
conduct of this successful test. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
asserted that Pakistan desires peaceful co-existence in the region and its
strategic capability is to deter any aggression against the sovereignty of
Pakistan. He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of
scientists and engineers, who contributed whole-heartedly in making the missile
launch successful.
President, Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on successful conduct of today’s missile test.