Pakistan successfully test-fired the medium-range Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can carry nuclear warheads within a range of 2,750 km.
The test flight of the missile was aimed at validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
It added that the missile is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads in a range of 2,750 km.
The impact point of the missile test was in the Arabian Sea, validating all desired parameters.
The test was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, Scientists and Engineers of Strategic Organisations.
Test-fired earlier versions
Pakistan had test-fired the Shaheen-I and Shaheen-II missiles last year.
Shaheen-I is also capable of carrying nuclear as well as conventional warheads and has a range of 900 km while the Shaheen-II missile can also carry nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 1,500 km.
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