Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Ghauri weapon system

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of the Ghauri weapon system aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the army’s media wing, the launch was witnessed by Commander Army Strategic Force Command (ASFC), senior officers from the strategic forces, scientists and engineers of strategic organization.

The ISPR said 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 also appreciated the scientists and engineers for their contributions towards enhancement of Pakistan’s strategic capability.

President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CJCSC and services chiefs congratulated the participating troops, scientists and engineers on successful conduct of training launch.

The Ghauri test launch comes a week after Pakistan conducted successful test flight of the Ababeel Weapon System, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

According to the military’s media wing, the test flight was aimed at re-validating various design, technical parameters and performance evaluation of different sub-systems of the weapon system.

“The missile system was 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,” it said.