RAWALPINDI, Thursday, April 16, 2026 (WNP): The Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII has been successfully conducted in Türkiye, with a focus on enhancing counterterrorism capabilities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
Combat teams from the Pakistan Army participated alongside their Turkish counterparts, with training activities held in Ankara and Isparta.
According to ISPR, the exercise successfully achieved all its training and military diplomacy objectives, with troops from both countries demonstrating high standards of professionalism and operational excellence throughout the drills.
The primary aim of the exercise was to refine procedures, drills, and techniques related to counterterrorism operations. Special emphasis was laid on combat in built-up areas and countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) through integrated and coordinated training.
The exercise also served to further strengthen longstanding and historic military-to-military relations between Pakistan and Türkiye, reinforcing cooperation between the armed forces of the two friendly countries.
