26 January 2013

News Story: Pak(istani) military conducting 'Saffron Bandit' exercise


ISLAMABAD (PTI): Against the backdrop of a spike in tensions with India, the Pakistani military is conducting a combat exercise involving fighter jets and ground troops with a top General saying the armed forces were "well prepared" to defend the country's sovereignty and integrity.

The Pakistan Air Force is conducting the 'Saffron Bandit' exercise with elements from the Army Aviation and Army Air Defence.

While visiting formations engaged in the wargame, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen. Khalid Shamim Wynne said the armed forces were "well prepared to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity." 

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