Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta

The Pakistan–Turkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII was successfully conducted in Türkiye on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism operations, the military’s media wing said in a statement According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), combat teams from the Pakistan Army participated alongside their Turkish counterparts, with training activities held in Ankara and Isparta. The ISPR said that the exercise achieved all its training and military diplomacy objectives, with troops from both countries demonstrating high standards of professionalism and operational excellence throughout the drills. According to the statement, the primary aim of the exercise was to refine drills, procedures and techniques related to counterterrorism operations. "Special emphasis was placed on combat in built-up areas and countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) through joint training", it added. "It was also stated that the exercise further strengthened longstanding military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations. The exercise reflected close cooperation and shared commitment to counterterrorism," the statement concluded. Earlier in the day, the Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range", the ISPR stated. It added that Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing.