ISPR News: Pakistan Conducts Missile Test Amid Tensions
The successful test of the Fatah Series missile comes as a significant development in Pakistan's military capabilities, and highlights the country's focus on operational readiness and technical validation. The test was conducted amid rising tensions with India, and demonstrates Pakistan's commitment to national security and defense.
Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of a Fatah Series surface-to-surface missile, with a range of 120 kilometers, as part of the ongoing exercise "Ex Indus", amidst rising tensions with India following a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir.
The test launch was witnessed by senior officers and scientists, and was aimed at ensuring operational readiness and validating technical parameters. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir congratulated the participating troops, scientists, and engineers on the successful test. The launch demonstrates Pakistan's military capabilities and preparedness, as the country remains on high alert due to the ongoing tensions with India.
The tensions between Pakistan and India have been escalating, with India launching strikes on targets in Pakistan's Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, which India claims are terrorist infrastructure. Pakistan has rejected these claims, stating that the strikes harmed civilians, killing at least three people, including a child, and injuring a dozen others. The two countries have been exchanging shelling and gunfire across their border, with the US State Department monitoring the situation.
As the situation continues to unfold, Pakistan's successful missile test serves as a reminder of the country's military capabilities and commitment to national security. With the international community calling for restraint and dialogue, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days.