Amid rising tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan on Monday conducted another missile test launch. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military media wing, announced the successful test of a Fatah Series surface-to-surface missile, capable of striking targets up to 120 kilometers away.
The test, carried out under the ongoing “INDUS Exercise,” involved senior army officers, scientists, and engineers from Pakistan’s strategic organizations. “The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy,” ISPR said in a statement.
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The timing of the test has raised concerns, coming just days after the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 civilian lives and pushed India-Pakistan relations into deeper hostility. “Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the Chief of Army Staff extended their congratulations to the participating troops, scientists, and engineers,” the statement added. “They expressed complete confidence in the operational preparedness and technical proficiency of the Pakistan Army to thwart any aggression against the territorial integrity of Pakistan.”
This marks the second missile test by Pakistan in just three days. On Saturday, Pakistan also carried out a training launch of the Abdali Weapon System, a ballistic missile with a range of 450 kilometers.
Tensions have been further aggravated by Pakistan’s repeated ceasefire violations at the Line of Control over the past 10 days. The situation deteriorated after India announced the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as part of its strategic response to the Pahalgam massacre.
This is a developing story.
