ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Wednesday conducted a successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, the ballistic missile is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 290-kilometres. 

This training launch was culminating point of Annual Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command.

The training launch was witnessed by Commander Army Strategic Forces Command Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, Scientists and Engineers of the strategic organisations.

Commander Army Strategic Forces Command appreciated the operational preparedness and display of excellent standard in handling and operating the weapon system.

President, Prime Minister of Pakistan and Service Chiefs have congratulated all ranks of Army Strategic Forces Command, the scientists and engineers on successful conduct of Wednesday’s launch, says a press release issued by Pakistan Army’s media wing.