The opening ceremony of the Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise (JATE) 2021 was held at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi as part of SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure.
Troops from People’s Liberation Army China and Pakistan Army are participating in the exercise.
The JATE is being conducted with a view to practice and master various drills and procedures involved in counter terrorism operations including cordon and search, compound clearance, close quarter battle and medical evacuation.
The exercise is aimed at enhancing synergy and interoperability among special services and law enforcement agencies of SCO member countries for combating international terrorism, practice mechanisms to respond to a crisis situation and capacity building of the forces.
Stage one of the exercises was conducted in respective countries from July 26 to 31, whereas two-week long stage two of the exercise is being conducted in Pakistan.
Major General Javed Dost Chandio was chief guest in the opening ceremony.
