Islamabad: On Monday, Pakistan successfully executed a training launch of its 'Fatah series' surface-to-surface missile, which boasts a range of 120 kilometers. This event occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions with India, particularly following a recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), which serves as the army's media division, announced that the missile was tested during the ongoing military exercise named 'INDUS'.

According to the statement, the purpose of the launch was to assess troop readiness and to validate critical technical specifications, such as the missile's advanced navigation capabilities and improved accuracy.

This missile test follows a tragic incident on April 22, when terrorists attacked Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals, primarily tourists.

In response to the attack, India implemented several punitive actions, including the suspension of the 1960 Indus Accord, which regulates water sharing between the two nations.

The training launch was observed by high-ranking officials from the Pakistan Army, along with scientists and engineers from the country's strategic organizations.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Chief of Army Staff extended their congratulations to the troops, scientists, and engineers involved, expressing full confidence in the Pakistan Army's readiness and technical capabilities to defend the nation's territorial integrity.