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Pakistan conducts successful training launch of Shaheen-II ballistic missile

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army on Tuesday conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II, the military’s media wing said in a statement.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The training launch was aimed at training troops, validating various technical parameters and performance evaluation of different sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.

“Today’s training launch was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists and engineers of strategic organizations,” the statement said.

The Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the technical prowess, dedication, and commitment of scientists who contributed towards this landmark achievement.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Services Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on this achievement.

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