[2] The Abdali missile system is derived from the Hatf-I, with its accuracy deemed sufficient for targeting military installations such as enemy bases or airfields.

[2] However, this design was initially rejected by the Defense Ministry during Benazir Bhutto's administration, which opted to acquire Chinese M-11 missiles in 1994.

[2] For transportation, the Abdali is mounted on Pakistan's reverse-engineered Soviet eight-wheel drive MAZ-7310 truck, prominently displaying Pakistani military markings.

[6][7] However, while Pakistan succeeded in procuring the M-11 missiles, attempts to reverse-engineer the Chinese system to extend its range and add nuclear capability were unsuccessful.

[14] Concurrently, the Abdali-I underwent another test from a Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) system and successfully reached its designated range of 110 miles (180 kilometers).

However, the codename for this system, in remembrance of Afghan King Ahmed Abdali, whose dynasty founded the Great Afghanistan and was noted for frequent conflicts with India, is Abdali-I.