[Location - Date:UNKNOWN][Source:PAKISTAN MILITARY HANDOUT][VO:][INSERT: Wire Copy]Pakistan's military announced on Monday that the country had successfully test fired a short range ballistic missile.The military released footage of the launch of the Hatf II (Abdali) missile from an undisclosed location in front a large gathering of government and military personnel.The military announced that the launch validated the country's land based ballistic missile systems.The military did not release information about the exact date of the launch.Hatf II, with a range of 180 kilometres (112 miles), carries nuclear as well as conventional warheads with high accuracy, according to the Pakistani military.The test was witnessed by Lieutenant General (retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Commander Army Strategic Force Command Lieutenant, who said the entire nation could feel proud of the launch and the ongoing advancement of the country's military capabilities.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE: NONE - RAW-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: ROD JUSSIM---------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: PAKISTAN MILITARY HANDOUT-----------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: ROD JUSSIM----------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: COURTESY----------------------------------MARKET EMBARGO (S): NONE--------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: APTN Above------------------------------------