The successful launch was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system. Shaheen One-A Missile is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 900 kilometres.

The missile with its highly accurate and indigenously developed guidance system is amongst the most accurate missile systems. 

The successful test launch has also been warmly appreciated by the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan who congratulated the participating troops, the scientists and engineers on their outstanding achievement.

The launch with impact point in Arabian Sea was witnessed by the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command Lieutenant General Obaid Ullah Khan and other senior officers, scientists and engineers.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah congratulated the scientists and engineers for their dedication, professionalism and commitment towards achieving Pakistan's Full Spectrum Credible Minimum Deterrence Capability.

He reiterated Pakistan's desire for peaceful co-existence in the region. He showed his full confidence in the Pakistan Armed Forces' capability to safeguard security of the mother land against any aggression.

(PBC/KH)