Pakistan test-fires Shaheen-III missile
Pakistan today conducted a successful test launch of Shaheen-III
Surface-to-Surface ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear and
conventional warheads to a range of 2750 Kms.
The test launch was aimed at validating various design and technical
parameters of the weapon system at maximum range. The successful launch
with its impact point in the Arabian Sea was witnessed by senior
officers from Strategic Plans Division, strategic forces, scientists and
engineers of strategic organizations.
Director General, Strategic Plans Division, Lt. Gen. Zubair Mahmood
Hayat, while congratulating the scientists and engineers on achieving
yet another milestone of historic significance, termed it a major step
towards strengthening Pakistan's deterrence capability.
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