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Pakistan, Sri Lanka Launch Two-Week 'Shake Hands-II' Counterterrorism Exercise in Tarbela

The drills aim to deepen interoperability between elite units through shared counterterror training.

Overview

  • The two-week exercise, which began Monday at Tarbela, brings together Pakistan’s Special Services Group and Sri Lanka’s Army Special Forces.
  • Pakistan’s military public affairs arm, ISPR, announced the start of Shake Hands-II, and Pakistan Armed Forces News shared the update on social media.
  • Training centers on coordinated counterterrorism drills that build interoperability, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen communication in the field.
  • Participants will exchange operational lessons and expertise to boost readiness and professional skills for modern security threats.
  • The event continues Pakistan’s run of joint training this year, following recent exercises with Turkiye, Egypt, and the United States.