RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surfaceGhaznavi ballistic missile capable of delivering multiple types of warheadsup to 290 kilometres, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Thursday.
The test launched was aimed to scrutinise operation preparedness during dayand night time. Director-General Strategic Plans Division (SPD) ForceLieutenant General Nadeem Zaki witnessed the test launch of the missile,whereas, National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) chairmanand other high-level military officials were also present, said ISPR.
President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have appreciated theefforts of engineers and scientists for the successful launching of Ghaznaviballistic missile link.They have also congratulated the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committeeand heads of all three forces.
Earlier in August last year, Pakistan had successfully carried out thenight training launch of Ghaznavi, a surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
The official Twitter handle of Director General of Inter-Service PublicRelations (DG ISPR) tweeted out a video of a successful night launch ofPakistan’s Ghaznavi, ballistic missile.
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The tweet carried a video of the successful launch and completion of thetest with accompanying caption lauding the team involved in making the testsuccessful.
DG-ISPR also said in the tweet that the Prime Minister of the country,Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi had also relayed their appreciation forthe engineers and teams of people involved in the making and carrying outof the successful test.
