Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen-III ballistic missile

Islamabad, Dec 11: Pakistan today conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile.
The missile has a range of 2750 kilometers.
The test flight was aimed at validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system.
The successful flight test with its impact point in the Arabian Sea, validating all the desired parameters was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, Scientists and Engineers of Strategic Organizations.
Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Mazhar Jamil congratulated the Scientists and Engineers on achieving a significant milestone in complementing the deterrence capability.
He asserted that Pakistan desires peaceful co-existence in the region for which nuclear deterrence would further strengthen strategic stability in South Asia.
He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists who contributed whole heartedly to make this launch a success. He expressed his full confidence over the Strategic Command and Control System and the Strategic Forces’ operational preparedness to defend against any aggressive design.
President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have congratulated the Scientists and Engineers on successful conduct of the missile test.