The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) also said that the test was a kind of a pioneering effort on part of the scientists and engineers of the nation who had developed, integrated and qualified solely through indigenous efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers.
"The successful trial has provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy," the PAF said on the Chinese-made aircraft.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan lauded the efforts of scientists and engineers. He also congratulated the PAF personnel on the achievement of this monumental indigenous capability.