The launch was conducted at the conclusion of the annual field training exercise of Army Strategic Force Command (ASFC). The exercise was aimed at testing the operational readiness of a Strategic Missile Group.
The field exercise of the ASFC was witnessed by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (R), Commander Army Strategic Force Command Lieutenant General Tariq Nadeem Gilani, Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry, Chairman Nescom Muhammad Irfan Burney and other senior military officials and scientists.
Addressing the troops in the exercise area, General Wynne commended the troops on displaying a high standard of proficiency in handling and operating the state-of-the-art weapon system.
He said, “The nation has developed a strong nuclear deterrence capability and expects that the officers and men entrusted with the task of deterring aggression would continue to train hard and maintain professional excellence.”
General Wynne said that Pakistan’s armed forces were fully capable of safeguarding Pakistan’s security against aggression.
The successful test was also appreciated by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, who congratulated the participating ASFC troops, the scientists and the engineers on their success.
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There has never been a 'people friendly budget' in Pakistan. Always military friendly.
Congrats. Of what use is this to 85% of the populace when there is no safety of life and property, no basic amenities like electricity for domestic and industrial purpose ? Really what brownie points are the govt trying to get from these kind of achievements. If this is for India’s benefit, it can safely be said that it hasn’t caused a ripple. No amount of arms and ammunitions will threaten India. What might cause a few heads to turn will be the all round development of Pakistan. That by the look of things doesn’t seem possible.
whtss the use of these missiles???? should we eat them or burn them....when we dont have electricity .... where are our policy makers... so called bureaucrates looting this nation both civil and military
@Abdul: Yes ! Keep dreaming ! Get ready to eat Grass too !
290km...that's a DLF maximum!!!
@Singh...its called a battlefield missile and doesnt carry much payload. So your troops near the border or bases need to worry. Secondly all those Pakistanis who think that we need education, electricity and other basic necessaties shoud vote wisely next time. Armed forces is an institution and its doing its job efficiently. @indian scum bags.... plz keep ur comments on ur side of the border. All is not green at ur end as well. Wat abt 37 insurgencies and half the population below the poverty line. Pakistan is a resillient nation and it will come out of this mess as well.
no good now india a friend of pakistan - might be a 'threating to karachiwala' - isnt it?
@Kashmir: first just shoot down one US drone.....
hahaha.........it's funny how these slum dog indians r commenting here...............
@Not right: No, Its not an Indian missile which will explode at the site of the launch :))
@pakistani failed state: No, but from Lahore to Delhi and Mumbai!! lol
@vigilant: That,s because they have already been tected by China!
@sadu mamma:
It is not their job. It is yours. Vote with sanity next time otherwise you will be asking for clothes and shoes some years later.
@Kashmir: if pakistan do that all the world gonna against us.
"Congrats to scientists and engineers for working day and night to make Pakistan defences better. "
Actually, you should be thanking the Chinese and the North Koreans.
@dude: Good one :)
@Pungi Is Youtube where you go to get all your information?? "Hey I need to know this info, what should I do?.. I will search Youtube" LMAO
@Pungi: fake videos to satisfy someone's childish ego. refer some good sources atleast Wikipedia than fake YouTube videos.
I don't know y all these liberal extremists never raise question when India fires a missile... And for those who think India is better than Pakistan in this technology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLE5ADuyLy8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5FvFGxS6_E&feature=related
@Nasir: Budget allocated for real problems end up in corruption through the hands of 'our leaders'..now the budget which is allocated for the strengthening of defense, which according to you is not a real problem but actually is, properly used.
@ishaq: you have hit the nail on the head but our leaders are to silly to understand we have any real problems
Lets say this missile carry a Nuke & drop at 290Km. What happen with fall out of radiation. Will you guys move Pakistan some where else to avoid that? Lots of crazy nuts write a comment without proper understanding of consequences. Save Pakistan first from Mullah then think about anything else. Ignorance have no limit.
There goes how many billion of rupees up in smoke?
Literally.
Congratulation to the whole nation.
I am sure the militants who control the Pakistani badlands are quaking in their boots. Pakistan has bigger problems than providing "nuclear deterrents" - you need to re prioritize.
Use some Budget for Real Problems Please............!!!!!
Many problem still surrounding by Pakistan But there is no compromise about INDIA and (Hinduism)
Bravo Pakistan !!!
we should be feeding our people and providing basic services rather then spending money on arms and villas for terrorists
@Kashmir: "-so that pressure should remain not only on india but on u.s & israeal also…"
Thank your lucky star, that you are not on Israel's Radar, otherwise things would have pretty different ! This is not India, you are talking about ! They don't care about the world opinion and certainly are not known for diplomacy and tolerance ! If 26/11 would have happened in their land, trust me the reply would have been delivered in substance !! Just as they did with Iraq and its development of of BOMB ! Now watch as to the Iranian Project, it will be Israel that acts, not US ! Hey wake up and face the reality as to where Pakistan is heading on current course !
@vigilant: who knows. rest goes without saying. :)
Next will be a missile which can explode at the site of launch. :)))
'Ghaznavi' came from Afghanistan....and Now the DRONES. There must be Friendship between Ghaznavi and Drones....It will never Hit Drones... :(
Pakistan successfully tests nuclear capable Hatf-III ballistic missile (290 Km), Now they have the capability to launch a missile from Lahore to Islamabad
All those saying what is the use of this nuclear capability needs to grow up.
Why is named after a foriegn intruder - Ghaznavi!
@Much Amused: " There is an urgent need to examine priorities"
Unfortunately, the word "Priority" does not exist in Pakistan's vocabulary !!!!! The Generals will keep playing with their expensive toys, while the politicians will continue to plunder the Nation's wealth and people of Pakistan will keep watching them, as they have done since its creation !!!!!
congrates pakistani's brothers
@abdul zahid: *indian alert ....there are so many indians,commenting, pretending to be pakistani LOL *
@Faysal:
Fire this missile on the national assembly/senate during their joint session to attend presidential speech...........problem solved............
Is training launch like training bike with wheels on eachside for balance?
@Kashmir: Enemy is right next to us. Same reason one doesn't have a truck to get groceries for one's home.
The forces and their toys. No good for hungry public deprived of all nescessary requirements for a simple life. There is an urgent need to examine priorities.
More resources wasted for nothing!
Now they have the capability to launch a missile from Lahore to Islamabad, LOL.
Whenever I see missile test pictures the image of a flaccid missile sitting there pitifully immediately takes its place in my head.
Now this is the difference between Politicians and Military. See how Pak Army is utilizing its resources in a best way to defend the nation, unlike politicians who only uses tax payers money for their own benefits and foreign visits.
The government is causing the problems in the first place. They've ruined the rupee's value - originally it was 30 rupees to £1 sterling, 2 years ago it was 128 rupees to £1 sterling and now it's 146 rupees for every £1, raised prices to obscene amounts, made a huge electricity shortage (Pakistan has great solar power potential - they just need to invest). The first thing to focus on is getting a non-corrupt, stable government who actually care about the people and not their own wealth.
India developed such ranged missiles 30 years back. why is pakistan so behind in everything despite getting stolen technology from China ?
@Faysal: accept atheism.
“The nation has developed a strong nuclear deterrence capability "
The Nation needs too many basics at present such as Electricity, Healthcare, Law & Order, Employment, Education etc ...... Additionally ability to pay its debts that they can not without further borrowings, rather than this Jingism, which they can not afford !
We need education not bombs.
@positive pakistani: dont act like a kid
so what?
American Drones are attacking Pakistani territories inspite of resolution against it in Pakistani Parliament. Osama Bin Laden tracked in Pakistan in May 2011 killed and body taken by americans , Army could'nt do anything . Pakistani Naval Base attacked by Militants last year. Took long time to flush them out.
So what is the use of testing such missile when u r not able to safegaurd them or use them. Are they being tested to keep in a musium . Rather this money should be used to educate the illeterate human Bombs who are turning to become terrorist as then their will be no war.
@sadu mamma: its not their job, just vote wisely next time
@revo Don't kid yourselves
test at least 25 to achieve total of A5's 5000km.
pakistan zindabad
"Missile can carry nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 290 kilometers.". Can it bring some electricity as well on its way back?
That's nice...............but we have for the first time in our history defaulted on our Sovereign Debt payment.
Congrats to scientists and engineers for working day and night to make Pakistan defences better.
Congrats to Pakistani. Pak Fauj Zindabad
Pakistan zindabad
Good work : Pakistani Scientists at least Pakistan army utilize the abilities of Scientists in a positive manner in computer, telecommunication , doctors and weapons
Please invent some missile which can terminate corruption, extremism and lawlessness from this country too.