Pakistan on Monday successfully conducted the test flight of its indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile - Fatah - which is capable of hitting targets up to 120 kilometres away, the military’s media wing said on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Fatah missile achieved all technical parameters and objectives during the test.

“The flight test was aimed at validating the design and performance features of the weapon system,” said the ISPR, adding that the missile is a part of Pakistan’s tactical strike capability.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful launch.

They appreciated the commitment and professionalism of the team involved in the development and testing process.

Pakistan conducts successful Abdali missile test

On May 03, Pakistan conducted a training launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile “Abdali,” which is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a range of 450 kilometres, the military’s media wing said.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)on Saturday, the test was aimed at “validating the operational readiness and technical parameters of the weapon system.”

The successful test comes at a time when diplomatic and military tensions between India and Pakistan remain elevated, especially following recent border skirmishes and political statements from both sides.