Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful test of a locally developed anti-ship missile that accurately hit its target at extended range.

The Pakistan Navy has successfully fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile to engage targets at an extended range on April 16, 2026.

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Explanation

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests, codenamed Chagai-I
• Location: Ras Koh Hills, Chagai District, Balochistan.
• Date: May 28, 1998 (Chagai-I).
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information

Chagai II

Second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998

These tests followed the Chagai-I series

The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan

The number of tests is 1

Explanation

• The Ghaznavi Hatf–III is a land-based short-range ballistic missile
• Ghaznavi — (290–320 km)
• In service: 2004–Present
• Designer: National Defence Complex
• Designed: 1994–98

Additional information 

Shaheen-I — (750–1000 km)  (SRBM)

Abdali — (180–450 km )  (BRBM)

Ghauri-I — (1,500 km)[9]  (MRBM)

Ghauri-II — (2,000–2,300 km)  (MRBM)

Last updated on 09-03-2026