Pak-US joint counterterrorism exercise ends

RAWALPINDI: A joint counterterrorism exercise by the Pakistan and the US armies concluded on Thursday.

The joint exercise ‘Inspired Gambit’ was held in South Carolina, USA, the ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations) said in a press release.The aim of the nine-day-long exercise was to gain experience from each other in the domain of counterterrorism and counter-IED operations. Troops from Special Services Group and aviation participated in the exercise.

Earlier this month, Pakistan Air Force pilots received appreciation for bringing unique set of skills to US air exercises which allowed the Pakistan and US air forces to continue building and strengthening their relationship.

Pakistan Air Force F-16 aircraft travelled over 7,700 miles to participate in the Red Flag 16-4 exercises in Washington from August 15 to 26.“The F-16 has been the lynchpin in accomplishing our mutual desired objectives,” Air Vice-Marshal Syed Noman Ali said. “At the strategic level, it has been extremely valuable.

“On the capability enhancement and objective achievement on the ground, this aircraft has been the most useful,” he added. The exercise provided forces of both countries the chance to improve integration, further training and enhance the readiness of air operations.