Pakistan test-fires missile amid tensions with India

The launch of the Abdali Weapon System on Saturday was aimed at ensuring the "operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters", including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced manoeuvrability features, according to a statement from the military. 

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the scientists, engineers and those behind the successful missile test.

Pakistan asked on Friday to help ease tensions with India after the April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly Hindus, were killed.

India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, a charge Islamabad strongly rejects.