RAWALPINDI: Pakis­tan on Tuesday conducted successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II.

The training launch was aimed at training of troops, validating various technical parameters and performance evaluation of different sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.

“Today’s training launch was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists and engineers of strategic organisations,” it said.

The director general of Strategic Plans Division appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists who contributed to this landmark achievement.

President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the three Services Chiefs congratulated scientists and engineers on this achievement.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated scientists and engineers on the successful training launch of Shaheen II ballistic missile on Tuesday.

The successful training launch of Shaheen-2 ballistic missile is a great achievement of Pakistan’s scientists and engineers, Mr Naqvi said, adding that the country’s scientists and engineers once again have demonstrated technical expertise and professionalism.

He said that with the hard work and dedication of scientists and engineers, today Pakistan has crossed another milestone in missile technology.

Thanks to Pakistan’s strat­egic institutions and security forces, the defence of the country is impregnable, Mr Naqvi said.

Published in Dawn, August 21st, 2024