RAWALPINDI: Pakistan conducted successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II on Tuesday. The training launch was aimed at training of 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 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said.

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

The president, prime minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on this achievement. Shaheen-II is also capable of nuclear weapons-delivery at vast range and it is described as highly capable missile which fully meets Pakistan’s strategic needs towards maintenance of minimum deterrence stability in the region.