Pakistan Tests Abdali Missile Amid India Tensions

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali Weapon System, a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometres, as part of 'Ex Indus'. This event occurred amidst heightened tensions between Pakistan and India following a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir, which India has linked to Pakistan without evidence. Pakistan has rejected these claims and called for a neutral probe. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other military leaders congratulated the involved troops, scientists, and engineers, expressing confidence in Pakistan's strategic forces. India's Prime Minister has granted 'operational freedom' to its military, and Pakistan has reinforced its forces, expecting an incursion. Shelling across the Line of Control has been reported, with Pakistan responding to unprovoked Indian firing. General Asim Munir warned of a 'swift, resolute and notch-up response' to any Indian 'misadventure'. Diplomatic channels, including the United States and the European Union, have engaged with leaders from both nations to prevent conflict.