Pakistan successfully conducted a flight test of Shaheen-1A surface to surface ballistic missile. The test flight was aimed at re-validating certain design and technical parameters of the weapon system. Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Dr. Raza Samar, Chairman NESCOM, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, and the scientists and engineers of strategic organizations witnessed the flight test of the missile.
Director General Strategic Plans Division congratulated scientists and engineers on the successful conduct of the flight tests. And also appreciated the technical prowess, dedication, and commitment of scientists and engineers for their excellent contribution.
President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and Services Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on this achievement. Pakistan started the development program of Shaheen, the surface to surface ballistic missile in 1995 and the test-fire of Shaheen-1 was conducted on April 15, 1999. Later, the Shaheen-1 was handed over to Pakistan Army in 2003.
