Pakistan conducts successful training launch of Ghauri missile, confirms army’s strategic readiness

This representational photo taken on October 24, 2023, shows Pakistan army conducting a flight test of the Ghauri Weapon System. (Photo courtesy: ISPR)

• The medium-range ballistic missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads
• Pakistan has also conducted missile tests in the past to sharpen the accuracy of its weapon systems

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan carried out a successful training launch of Ghauri Weapon System on Tuesday, the military’s media wing ISPR said in an official statement, to test the operational and technical readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC).
A medium-range, road-mobile, ballistic missile system indigenously developed by Pakistan, Ghauri is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads and has a reported range of approximately 1,300 to 1,500 kilometers.
Pakistan has also conducted missile tests in the past to sharpen the accuracy of its weapons.
“The launch was witnessed by Commander Army Strategic Force Command (ASFC), senior officers from the strategic forces, scientists and engineers of strategic organization,” the ISPR informed.
“Commander ASFC appreciated the standard of training and operational preparedness of Army Strategic Forces, which was reflected by proficient handling of Weapon System in the field and achievement of operational and technical objectives,” it added. “He also appreciated the scientists and engineers for their contributions toward enhancement of Pakistan’s strategic capability.”
Senior Pakistani officials, including the president and prime minister, congratulated the participating troops, scientists and engineers on the successful conduct of the training launch, said the statement.