Pakistan experimented Hatf-IV Ballistic Missile successfully.

Islamabad: Pakistan today conducted a successful test launch of intermediate range Hatf IV (Shaheen I-A) ballistic missile which is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional weapons to a range of 900 kilometers, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

‘‘Shaheen I-A (Hatf-IV)” missile is an upgraded version of the ‘Shaheen I’ with a longer range and is estimated to have a burden capacity of 1,000 kilograms.

The missile’s impact was tested in the Arabian Sea.

The experiment launch was perceived by 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, senior officers from the strategic forces and scientists and engineers of strategic organisations.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah congratulated the scientists and engineers for their devotion, professionalism and commitment towards achieving Pakistan's full spectrum credible minimum deterrence capability.

Shaheen I-A with its highly accurate and developed guidance system is amongst the most accurate missile systems.

The naval chief retold Pakistan’s desire for peaceful co-existence in the region. He appreciated the professional attributes of all concerned towards achievement of the sacred mission.

Admiral Zakaullah showed his confidence over the armed forces’ capability to safeguard the country against any hostility.

The successful test launch was also appreciated by President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who congratulated the participating troops and the scientists and engineers.

It is to remember that on November 13, Pakistan had conducted a successful training launch of intermediate range Shaheen II (Hatf-VI) ballistic missile.