Pakistani military holds exercise

The Pakistani army has launched its largest war games since 1989, seeking to exhibit its military might and readiness to face the enemy.

The month-long exercise called "Azm-e-Nau III" — meaning "New Resolve" in Urdu — involves 50,000 soldiers from Pakistani artillery, infantry, and armored corps units.

The first phase of the military drill was completed with an impressive integrated firepower exercise on Sunday, military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said.

The drill sought to test and validate the military in the field and address all newly analyzed threats, he added.

Pakistani Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani rejected the notion that the military has aggressive intentions toward other countries and reassured the international community that Islamabad is aware of its responsibilities toward peace and stability in the region.

A part of the war games, which started on April 10 and are scheduled to end on May 15, was watched by Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, federal ministers, parliamentarians, and other officials.

The officials witnessed the integrated firing of various ground weapons, Cobra gunship helicopters, and Pakistani Air Force fighter aircraft.

Source: PressTV.
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