Chinese and Pakistani troops on Thursday launched a joint anti-terror exercise as part of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS).
The opening ceremony of the Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise (JATE)-2021 was conducted at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistani Army said in a statement.
“JATE is being conducted with a view to practice and master various drills and procedures involved in Counter Terrorism operations including Cordon & Search, Compound Clearance, Close Quarter Battle, and medical evacuation,” it said.
Major General Javed Dost Chandio was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. The objective of this exercise is aimed at improving synergy and interoperability among Special Services and Law Enforcement Agencies of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member countries for combating international terrorism.
