Pakistan conducts training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi’
Rawalpindi: Pakistan today conducted a training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, said military’s media wing.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the successful training launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command, besides re-validating technical parameters of the weapon system.
The training launch was witnessed by Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, Scientists and Engineers of the strategic organizations, ISPR said.
Commander Army Strategic Forces Command appreciated the excellent standard of training, handling of the weapon system and execution of launch mission in the field by troops.
ISPR added that President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Service Chiefs have congratulated all ranks of Army Strategic Forces Command, the scientists and engineers on successful conduct of today’s launch.
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