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Ghaznavi’ Missile

12th August, 2021 Security and Defence

Context:

  • Pakistan successfully test-fires nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which can strike targets up to 290 kilometres.
  • Launch of ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi’ was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command, besides re-validating technical parameters of the weapon system.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-surface-to-surface-ballistic-missile/article35876138.ece?homepage=true