The program focused towards developing the short to medium range missiles with a computer guidance system.[1][citation needed] The project started in 1988 and has since spawned several strategic missile systems capable of carrying both conventional and nonconventional payloads.[1] In its early stage, the Hatf missiles were made feasible as well as developing the Ghauri missile program.[citation needed] Further development led to the introduction of ballistics and cruise missiles by different scientific organizations in the 2000s.[citation needed]