Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of the Fatah series surface-to-surface missile, capable of reaching a range of 120 kilometers, as part of the ongoing military exercise, Indus. According to the military’s media wing, ISPR, the launch was carried out to ensure the operational preparedness of troops and validate the missile’s advanced navigation and accuracy parameters.
This is the second missile test in two days, following escalating tensions between Pakistan and India after the Pahalgam incident, which resulted in strained bilateral relations. The event was attended by senior Pakistan Army officers, scientists, and engineers from the country’s strategic organizations.
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The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, commended the troops, engineers, and scientists for their technical expertise displayed during the exercise. Both military leaders expressed full confidence in the Pakistan Army’s readiness and ability to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity.
India recently accused Pakistan of supporting the deadly Pahalgam attack on domestic tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing retaliatory action, Pakistan has called for a neutral investigation into the attack while maintaining a composed stance despite growing aggression in India’s leadership and media narratives.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar assured the international community of Pakistan’s dedication to peace. “We will not escalate tensions in the region and remain committed to restraint,” he stated during an event in Islamabad, urging efforts from the other side to de-escalate the situation.
