Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of the Fatah missile. This advanced surface-to-surface missile has a range of 120 kilometres. The test was part of Exercise Indus, an ongoing military drill.
This marks the second Fatah missile launch in recent days. The move follows rising military tensions with India. Relations between the two countries have worsened since the recent Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir. After the incident, New Delhi blamed Islamabad and began making aggressive statements. Pakistan, however, stayed calm.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test aimed to ensure combat readiness. It also validated key technical features. These include the missile’s high-precision guidance system and upgraded accuracy. The test reflects Pakistan’s growing expertise in tactical weapons.
Senior officials from the Pakistan Army watched the Fatah missile launch closely. Scientists and engineers from strategic defence organisations were also present. The event showed strong coordination between the military and technical teams.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, attended the event. Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir was also present. Both praised the team behind the launch. They expressed full trust in the Army’s ability to respond to threats. The success of the Fatah missile test, they said, proves Pakistan’s defence capability.
India has accused Pakistan of supporting the Pahalgam attack on Indian tourists. In response, Prime Minister Modi threatened retaliation. He claimed India would punish those behind the attack “beyond their imagination.”
Despite India’s threats, Pakistan has responded with maturity. Islamabad offered to take part in a neutral probe into the attack. But Indian leaders and media continue to push war-driven narratives. The aggressive posture has only worsened the already fragile ties.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the situation. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, he assured the global community. He said Pakistan will not escalate the crisis. “You need to worry about the other side,” he stated. “We will act with restraint.”
Pakistan’s recent Fatah missile launch signals strength, not provocation. The country’s leadership remains committed to peace. Yet, it stands prepared to defend its sovereignty with every available missile system.
