War game drill offsets threat to territorial integrity: CJCSC

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza said on Wednesday war game exercise promotes coordination and greater interoperability amongst all services, thus offsetting any physical threat to territorial integrity.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release, the CJCSC attended a de-briefing session of war game “Shamsheer-e-Bahr-VIII” as chief guest at Pakistan Naval Ship Base Jauhar, Karachi, where he was given a detailed briefing on the aim and objectives of the exercise.

This exercise was aimed at tri-services operational drills and maneuvers against traditional and non-traditional threats with emphasis on improving synergy and jointness in operations at sea in a diverse maritime environment.

Speaking on the occasion, the CJCSC highlighted the importance of war games in reviewing military strategy and refining its alignment with national security threats while exploring new concepts.

Gen Raza lauded the participants and appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Navy in conducting the successful exercise in a befitting manner.

Earlier, upon arrival the CJCSC was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.