Pakistan successfully conducted on Tuesday the training launch of its Ghauri Weapon System aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC), Aaj News reported.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that Commander ASFC, senior officers from the strategic forces, scientists and engineers of the strategic organisation witnessed the launch.

Commander ASFC appreciated the standard of training and operational preparedness of Army Strategic Forces, which was reflected by proficient handling of Weapon System in the field and achievement of operational and technical objectives.

He appreciated the scientists and engineers for their contributions towards enhancement of the country’s strategic capability.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in a post on X said the achievement underscores the operational and technical readiness of the ASFC.

“Great work by the scientists and engineers who contributed towards enhancement of our strategic capability.

A significant milestone for national defense!“

Last week, the country conducted the successful flight test of Ababeel Weapon System.

The test flight was aimed at re-validating various designs, technical parameters and performance evaluations of different sub-systems of the weapon system, ISPR said.

The press release further said that the missile system is aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability in the region through “the operationalization of Full Spectrum Deterrence in the overall construct of Credible Minimum Deterrence”.