Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that left 26 dead. Amid the rising hostility, Pakistan on Monday successfully test-fired a surface-to-surface missile from its Fatah series during the ongoing "Exercise X Indus" military drills.
The missile, with a range of 120 km, features advanced navigation and terminal guidance systems, allowing it to strike targets accurately while bypassing enemy defenses. Pakistan's military stated the test was meant to evaluate the missile's performance and reinforce combat readiness.
Top military officials, scientists, and engineers attended the launch. The Army Chief and Joint Chiefs Chairman praised the team, expressing full confidence in the military's preparedness to defend national integrity.
Previously, Pakistan tested the Fatah-2 missile with a 400 km range, which has since been inducted into its artillery forces.
The missile launch follows heightened border tensions and diplomatic fallout. India has blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam attack and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. In response, Pakistan halted all trade, suspended the Simla Agreement, and closed its airspace to Indian aircraft.
Both sides have issued strong warnings, and military movements along the border suggest the situation remains highly volatile.
