October 19, 2023
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Pakistan Conducts Flight Test of Ababeel Missile

The test flight was aimed at re-validating various designs, technical parameters, and performance evaluation of different subsystems of the weapon system…reports Asian Lite News

Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of the Ababeel surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile, the army said on Wednesday.

The test flight was aimed at re-validating various designs, technical parameters, and performance evaluation of different subsystems of the weapon system, according to the statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army.

The ISPR statement added that the ballistic missile system is aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability in the region through the operationalization of full-spectrum deterrence.

President Arif Alvi, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and the military chiefs congratulated on the successful flight test, the ISPR statement said.

Senior officers from the Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists and engineers of the strategic organizations witnessed the flight test. 

The launch was witnessed by General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), and senior officers, scientists and engineers of strategic organisations.

Gen Mirza appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of all those who contributed towards the successful test.

In 2021, Pakistan successfully conducted a test flight of locally developed Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System. The rocket system has a range of 140 kilometers.

Pak army extends support to Palestinians

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Pakistan’s top military brass Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday extended “diplomatic, moral and political support of the Pakistani nation” to Palestinians, reported The Express Tribune.

They further expressed deep concern about the latest developments in the Gaza-Israel conflict as human cost has been imposed on innocent civilians due to Israel’s attack.

They condemned the attack during the 260th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi, where, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir extended diplomatic and political support of Pakistan to Palestine.

According to the latest update, the ministry said that 3,478 people have been killed since Israel began bombing the Gaza Strip on October 7, in reaction to a Hamas onslaught in which some 1,400 Israelis have been killed.

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