Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas (IR Expert):I would like to congratulate the nation and our security forces for keeping high spirits throughout the war against terrorism. It has been 20 years since our forces are fighting against the menace of terrorism with full dedication and professionalism. Our forces have sacrificed their precious lives to root out terrorism from its roots. The 7th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Exercise-2024 was concluded at Kharian Garrison. It was a 60 hours rigorous “Patrolling Exercise” aimed at enhancing combat skills through sharing of innovative ideas and experiences by the participants of the forum. Seven teams from Pakistan and 15 teams from other countries including the United States, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and others participated in the exercise. Such exercises are aimed to enhance the professionalism and skills to combat the challenges in future.

Lt Gen (Retd) Raza Muhammad Khan (Defense Analyst): It is good development that for the last many decades Pakistan army is continuing its military to military and defense collaboration with different friendly countries. These joint military exercises are helpful in maximizing skills. Moreover, high level military officials from different countries come to Pakistan for training in war courses, national defense and other courses. Pakistan is enhancing its defense or military diplomacy with other countries. Pakistan, which has proven its mettle in the field of counter-terrorism, routinely holds joint military exercises with friendly states to foster joint employment concepts and aims to enhance their combat capabilities to thwart any threats and ensure peace in the region.