The Pakistan-South Africa Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise Iqbal-I commenced on October 15, 2024, and will last for two weeks. This exercise features combat teams from the Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army and the South African Special Forces, aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism capabilities and interoperability between the two nations.
Key Details:
- Objective: The exercise focuses on training and simulating various counter-terrorism tactics, improving operational readiness and collaboration between Pakistan and South Africa.
- Duration: Running for two weeks, the exercise allows for extensive training scenarios that involve both ground and aerial operations.
- Significance: This joint exercise reflects Pakistan's commitment to strengthening defense ties with South Africa and enhancing collective security measures against terrorism.
