Pakistan conducts training launch of ballistic missile Shaheen-II

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 organizations,” it said.

Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists who contributed towards this landmark achievement. President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on this achievement.

Earlier, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful training launch of Shaheen II ballistic missile.

The successful training launch of Shaheen-2 ballistic missile is a great achievement of Pakistan’s scientists and engineers, said Mohsin Naqvi adding that our scientists and engineers once again 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.

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