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Training launch of nuclear-capable missile ‘Ghaznavi’ in Pakistan

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi‘. The missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads upto a range of 290 kilometers. The launch aimed at rehearsing operational readiness procedures during day and night, was a part of Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command.

The launch was witnessed by Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, Scientists and Engineers of the strategic organisations.