Pak, Saudi troops hold exercise in Muzaffargarh

MULTAN: A joint exercise by the Pakistan Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force was held in Muzaffargarh on Tuesday, officials said.

The training exercise will provide a unique means to the Pakistan Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force to align their forces, exchange expertise and enhance military capabilities through experimentation. Both the forces actively participated in training and enjoyed it with grace and high spirit. Combined Battle PT, Small Scale Operations, Room Clearance, Close Marksmanship, Firing and Rappelling as well as other advanced exercises were conducted. Cobra helicopters participated in the exercise, creating a war-like atmosphere. Both the forces underwent intensive training to master helicopter mounting and dismounting in the context of terrorism.

The exercise would help significantly reduce the incidence of terrorism in the region and prove to be a positive step towards bringing peace, the officials said.