Pakistan has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile Shaheen-1A with a range of 900 kilometres. The Shaheen-1A ballistic missile was fired from an undisclosed location with impact in the Arabian Sea. The launch was witnessed by senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, strategic forces, scientists and engineers of strategic organizations. Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General Mazhar Jamil, congratulated scientists and engineers for the successful launch.

He said Shaheen-1A with its sophisticated and advanced guidance system made it a highly accurate missile system. He reiterated that Pakistan’s strategic capabilities were based on credible minimum deterrence and desire for peaceful co-existence in the region.

Last week, Pakistan had test-fired the medium-range Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can carry nuclear warheads up to 2,750 km.

(Pakistan Test Fires Shaheen-III Successfully)

Did You Know???

• Gwadar port is the largest deep sea port in the world, located at the South Western Arabian Sea, along the coast line of Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Khewara Salt Mines are the world’s second largest, and Pakistan’s oldest salt mines.  It was discovered by Alexander the Great’s troops in 320 B.C
• The Thar desert is located on the border between Pakistan and India. It’s the world’s ninth largest sub-tropical desert. This desert is about 10,000 years old and was once a water source for the Indus Valley Civilization.