<div align="justify">Pakistan today successfully test fired short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Nasr', which army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said has put "cold water" on Indian military's "Cold Start" doctrine.<br /><br />'Nasr' is a high-precision weapon system with the ability to be deployed quickly, the army said.<br /><br />Pakistan Army has conducted a series of training launches and tests during the current week for validation of new technical parameters of 'NASR' with enhanced range from 60-70 kilometres and flight maneuverability.<br /><br />"Nasr has put cold water on (the) Cold Start (doctrine)," Gen Bajwa said taking a jibe at Indian Army after the training launch of the short-range missile Nasr at an undisclosed location. Cold Start is a military doctrine developed by the Indian Armed Forces for use in a likely war with Pakistan.<br /><br />Speaking on the occasion, he said war must be avoided at all costs and "our strategic capability is a guarantee of peace against a highly militarised and increasingly belligerent neighbour."<br /><br />He said Pakistan will go to any length to ensure regional peace and stability. He also supported government's efforts for peace through talks.<br /><br />"We whole-heartedly support all government efforts towards peace through dialogue. Our capability is only meant to ensure, (that) no one thinks that war remains an option,” he said.<br /><br />He appreciated the training and preparedness of Armed Strategic Force and role of engineers and scientists for the milestone towards Pakistan’s credible deterrence capability.<br /><br />The army chief expressed complete satisfaction at the command and control system of the country and safety and security of all strategic assets.<br /><br />President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and services chiefs congratulated the scientists and the nation over successful launch of the missile.</div>
<div align="justify">Pakistan today successfully test fired short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Nasr', which army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said has put "cold water" on Indian military's "Cold Start" doctrine.<br /><br />'Nasr' is a high-precision weapon system with the ability to be deployed quickly, the army said.<br /><br />Pakistan Army has conducted a series of training launches and tests during the current week for validation of new technical parameters of 'NASR' with enhanced range from 60-70 kilometres and flight maneuverability.<br /><br />"Nasr has put cold water on (the) Cold Start (doctrine)," Gen Bajwa said taking a jibe at Indian Army after the training launch of the short-range missile Nasr at an undisclosed location. Cold Start is a military doctrine developed by the Indian Armed Forces for use in a likely war with Pakistan.<br /><br />Speaking on the occasion, he said war must be avoided at all costs and "our strategic capability is a guarantee of peace against a highly militarised and increasingly belligerent neighbour."<br /><br />He said Pakistan will go to any length to ensure regional peace and stability. He also supported government's efforts for peace through talks.<br /><br />"We whole-heartedly support all government efforts towards peace through dialogue. Our capability is only meant to ensure, (that) no one thinks that war remains an option,” he said.<br /><br />He appreciated the training and preparedness of Armed Strategic Force and role of engineers and scientists for the milestone towards Pakistan’s credible deterrence capability.<br /><br />The army chief expressed complete satisfaction at the command and control system of the country and safety and security of all strategic assets.<br /><br />President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and services chiefs congratulated the scientists and the nation over successful launch of the missile.</div>