Islamabad: Pakistan today (Oct 12, 2004) "successfully" carried out yet another test of its intermediate range ballistic missile 'Hatf-V', with a strike range of 1500 km capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads and targeting most of the Indian cities.

The test of Hatf V, also known as 'Ghauri', was successfully carried out as part of a series of tests planned for the Ghauri Missile System, a Defence press release in Islamabad said.

"The test completely validated all the design parameters. The successful flight-test bears testimony to the fact that the Ghauri Weapon System is based on the highest standards of scientific and technological advancements," it said.

Claiming that the missile was indigenously built, it said the missile incorporates highly refined guidance and control systems and superior technology capable of achieving the greatest accuracy.

The Ghauri missile has a range of nearly 1500 kms and can carry nuclear and other warheads. It was handed over to the Army Strategic Forces Command in 2003.