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Pakistan Test-Fires Abdali Missile Amid Rising India Tensions

5/4/2025

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Summary

Pakistan Test-Fires Missile

Pakistan has successfully test-fired the Abdali missile, a powerful surface-to-surface weapon capable of reaching 450 kilometers. This launch, part of Exercise INDUS, comes amid escalating tensions with India after the Pahalgam terror attack. Leaders hailed the test as a testament to Pakistan's unwavering dedication to national security and strategic deterrence.

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Pakistan Escalates Tensions

Amid rising tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is set to test-fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, a move that India deems reckless. This escalation has heightened military readiness on both fronts, while diplomatic ties fray—India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian flights.

History

Historical Context

Pakistan's recent test of the Abdali missile reflects ongoing military tensions with India, rooted in historical conflicts over Kashmir. Since the 1980s, both nations have engaged in an arms race, with Pakistan developing its missile technology in response to India's advancements. The missile's design, named after Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali, symbolizes Pakistan's commitment to strategic deterrence amid escalating regional hostilities.

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Pakistan Test-Fires Missile

Pakistan has successfully test-fired the Abdali missile, a powerful surface-to-surface weapon capable of reaching 450 kilometers. This launch, part of Exercise INDUS, comes amid escalating tensions with India after the Pahalgam terror attack. Leaders hailed the test as a testament to Pakistan's unwavering dedication to national security and strategic deterrence.

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