The Pakistani military said in a statement that the launch of the improved version of the Shaheen-1 missile was successful and that its impact point was at sea . India carried out a test flight of a long - range nuclear - capable missile last week . Pakistan says it has launched a new version of a medium - range missile into the sea . The test will strengthen the country 's ` ` deterrence capabilities , '' the Pakistani government says . There have been positive signs in relations between Pakistan and New Delhi recently .
India carried out a test flight of a long - range nuclear - capable missile last week . Pakistan says it has launched a new version of a medium - range missile into the sea . The test will strengthen the country 's ` ` deterrence capabilities , '' the Pakistani government says . There have been positive signs in relations between Pakistan and New Delhi recently .