Pakistani technology initiative, established 1986
The Hatf Program (Urdu : حتف; Trans . ḥāṯaʿf , meaning: Target [ 1] ) was a classified program by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Pakistan for the comprehensive research and development of guided missiles .[ 2] [ 3] Initiatives began in 1986-87 and received support from Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in direct response to India's equivalent program in 1989.[ 4] [ 5]
The Hatf program was managed by the Ministry of Defence , although policy guidance came directly from the Pakistan Armed Forces .[ 1]
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