New Delhi, May 6 -- Pakistan's military on Monday conducted the second test firing of a missile in three days as part of steps aimed at ensuring "operational readiness of troops", with New Delhi describing earlier launch as an act of blatant provocation. A Fatah series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120km was tested by the Pakistani military as part of its ongoing Exercise Indus, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The Fatah missile has a shorter reach than the Abdali ballistic missile, with a range of 450km, that was tested on Saturday. There was no immediate word from Indian officials on the missile test. The test of the Fatah missile, which carries a conventional warhead, was aimed at "ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy", the ISPR statement said. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen Sahir Mirza, and Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir "expressed complete confidence in the operational preparedness and technical proficiency" of the army to "thwart any aggression against the territorial integrity of Pakistan". Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the military after the test. "The success of the training launch clearly shows that Pakistan's defence is in strong hands. The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the professional capabilities of the Pakistan Arm," said the Prime Minister's Office. Pakistan's deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar claimed on Monday that Pahalgam terror attack was an attempt to "divert attention" from India's "internal challenges....