Iran’s foreign minister is in Pakistan to try and mediate in the escalation between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s deadly attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled section of Kashmir.

The United States is stepping up pressure on India and Pakistan to avoid conflict in Kashmir after a tourist massacre in an Indian-administered area of the divided territory last week.

The launch of the Abdali Weapon System was aimed at ensuring the “operational readiness of troops" and validating the system's advanced navigation and enhanced maneuverability, Pakistan’s military said.