Pakistan has successfully carried out a test launch of the Abdali short-range ballistic missile as part of its ongoing defense preparedness efforts. The missile was launched amid rising tensions with India, highlighting the country’s focus on strategic readiness in a volatile regional environment.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the missile test was conducted during military exercise Ex INDUS, and was observed by senior military leadership, including the Commander of the Army Strategic Command. The Abdali missile, with a range of 450 kilometers, was tested to validate its navigation precision, enhanced maneuverability, and overall performance as part of Pakistan’s strategic forces.
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The President, Prime Minister, and military leadership congratulated all personnel, scientists, and engineers involved in the launch. They expressed full confidence in the nation’s strategic capabilities and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to uphold credible minimum deterrence for safeguarding national sovereignty against potential threats.
Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, the Abdali missile bolsters Pakistan’s defense posture in a region marked by escalating hostilities. The launch comes at a critical moment in Pakistan-India relations, serving as a reminder of the fragile security situation in South Asia and Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining strategic balance.
