ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-Turkey counter-terrorism drills codenamed Ataturk-XI 2021 concluded on Saturday.
The three-week-long exercises held at Tarbela were participated by special forces of Pakistan and Turkey.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the drills included cordon and search techniques, built-up area clearance with combat aviation support and hostage rescue.
The participating troops also practised free fall and martial arts.
Inspector General of Training and Evaluation Lt Gen Syed Muhammad Adnan was the chief guest at the closing ceremony.
A high-level military delegation of Turkey headed by Maj Gen Emre Tayanc was present on the occasion.
Published in Dawn, February 21st, 2021
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Feb 21, 2021 07:31am
No doubt, Turkey is the most trusted friend, ally, supporter, backer and "all weather" friend in Continental Europe and beyond of the fertile land of four seasons and mineral-rich soil of 225 million brave, bold, brilliant and blazing people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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Fastrack
Feb 21, 2021 07:38am
Splendid, Pakistan and Turkey.
Pakistan also just sank hater Modi's "I'll try isolating Pakistan" bid deep in Arabian Sea!
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Fastrack
Feb 21, 2021 07:41am
India's Loss (Gen Ashok, Tribune) 18 Feb, 21:
India vacating pivotal Chushul heights, F3 & F4. China keeps India's strategic Despang, denies India access to 1000 sq-km Indian land!
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Fastrack
Feb 21, 2021 07:43am
In 2021, the strongest of the East and West stand together with Pakistan for Aman (Peace)!
Haters' plans sunk in Arabian Sea.
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Baazigar
Feb 21, 2021 07:45am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Will Pakistan's economy benefit from the friendship with Turkey ?
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Rajesh
Feb 21, 2021 07:54am
Two rough nations coming together.
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Zak
Feb 21, 2021 07:58am
Pakistan-Turkey brotherhood forever.
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Dr. AsHamed.
Feb 21, 2021 07:58am
Wow there is a lot of good used tires in the back.
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Feb 21, 2021 08:00am
Long Live Turkey Pakistan Brotherhood.
PakTurk Brothers 4 Life!
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N
Feb 21, 2021 08:11am
Saudi has taken notice of this.
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Pravesh
Feb 21, 2021 08:20am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, You are 100% WRONG.
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hari
Feb 21, 2021 08:38am
Was your friend TTP guy Ehsanullah there in the audience?
Just curious...
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Omar
Feb 21, 2021 08:39am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Turkey recognizes Israel.
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Hwh
Feb 21, 2021 09:00am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, so you replaced China by turkey now?
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Nakli Sikander
Feb 21, 2021 09:10am
The public is really scared.
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Pashto
Feb 21, 2021 09:32am
Quad is waiting.
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AJo
Feb 21, 2021 09:36am
Turkey is all 12 weather friend
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Idris
Feb 21, 2021 09:49am
Environmental pollution
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Spiritual
Feb 21, 2021 11:40am
Pakistan have only two countries for joint military drill, Turkey and Malaysia.
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Fastrack
Feb 21, 2021 12:14pm
Splendid. Brother Turkey also understands that no other country can teach them on this subject than Pakistan. Together will spread "peace" in this world.
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JustSaying
Feb 21, 2021 12:22pm
@Zak,
" Pakistan-Turkey brotherhood forever...."
Same was said about Saudi..UAE and Malaysia... ( I heard China also....??????)
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Sami
Feb 21, 2021 01:12pm
Great gesture by two great armies of the world.
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Recovery Agent
Feb 21, 2021 09:45pm
Best of luck to both, dear buddy also in the verge of collapse.
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Zak
Feb 21, 2021 11:52pm
@Fastrack, Turkey is not the whole world.
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Sandip Bhattacharya
Feb 22, 2021 06:58am
Next. Pakistan and Somalia
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