KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy (PN) on Wednesday tested the indigenously developed Harbah naval cruise missile after launching it from the newly commissioned Fast Attack Craft (Missile) PNS Himmat, said a statement from the PN.

Harbah is a surface to surface missile with land attack capability.

"The missile accurately hit its target signifying the impressive capabilities of Harbah Naval Weapon System," said the PN statement. 

"The successful live weapon firing has once again demonstrated the credible firepower of Pakistan Navy and the impeccable level of indigenisation in high tech weaponry achieved by Pakistan's defence industry."

Chief of naval staff on the occasion expressed his utmost satisfaction on the operational readiness of the PN fleet units and commended efforts of all those involved. 

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also appreciated the efforts made by the engineers and researchers in making the Harbah weapon system project a success.