Pakistan Army and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidential Guards have concluded the two-week joint counter-terrorism exercise Jalmood-I at Tarbela.

The exercise focused on hostage rescue operations and included troops from the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG) and the UAE Presidential Guards.

The General Officer Commanding SSG attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest, along with senior UAE military officials and diplomats.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise was aimed at enhancing joint operational skills in hostage rescue and counter-terrorism operations, as well as strengthening military cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE.