Sir: Pakistan has successfully carried out first test flight of Ababeel surface to surface ballistic missile. The range of missile is 2,200 km which is three times a distance between Islamabad and New Dehli. The other promising features are that the missile can not only carry nuclear warheads but also is capable of carrying out multiple warheads simultaneously. This supersonic ballistic missile has precision in its execution and to add to its exactness it can evade radar detection. Such news always boosts up the national morale and adds further glory to the national pride. This also testifies the fact that defence of our dear land is in iron hands and civil and military leadership are devotedly working for making our defence undoubtedly insurmountable. Government and our civil and military leadership deserve to be appreciated for such devoted work and for making Pakistanis proud. MARIA RASHID Lahore