Islamabad: The Islamic nation tested a surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, a day after Pakistan announced that it will shut down its Karachi airspace.
The Pakistan Army confirmed the development today and said that they carried out night training launch of surface-to-surface missile Ghaznavi.
“Pakistan successfully carried out night training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, capable of delivering multiple types of warheads upto 290 KMs. CJCSC & Services Chiefs congrat team. President & PM conveyed appreciation to team & congrats to the nation,” DG-ISPR tweeted.
Pakistan successfully carried out night training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, capable of delivering multiple types of warheads upto 290 KMs. CJCSC & Services Chiefs congrat team. President & PM conveyed appreciation to team & congrats to the nation. pic.twitter.com/hmoUKRPWev
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 29, 2019
As per the NOTAM, all international flights have been asked to avoid the three aviation routes in the Karachi airspace and an alternate route has been suggested by the authority.
The decision to shut airspace comes two days after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that they will go to any extent for Kashmir and Islamabad is not afraid of using its nuclear powers for Kashmir.