ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-Sri Lanka Joint Exercise Shake Hands-II in the Counter Terrorism domain has been conducted between the Armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Tarbela, Pakistan. Two weeks long Exercise commenced on 27 April 2026 and concluded on Thursday.
Combat teams from the Special Services Group, Pakistan Army and Sri Lankan Special Forces participated in the Exercise.
General Officer Commanding Special Services Group attended the closing ceremony as Chief Guest. Major General Ajith Abeyawardana (WWV RWP RSP) from Sri Lanka also witnessed the closing ceremony. The troops displayed the highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct.
The Exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques involved in Counter Terrorism operations through joint training, besides harnessing the historic military to military relations among both friendly countries.
Air Chief Marshal highlights Pakistan’s historic victory and PAF readiness
Meanwhile, addressing a ceremony at Air Headquarters Islamabad to mark the first anniversary of the “Marka-e-Haq,” Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu lauded the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) historic role in national defence.
The Air Chief emphasised that from Srinagar to Bathinda, the PAF delivered a decisive lesson to the enemy, demonstrating superior capabilities in air, electronic, and cyber warfare. He highlighted that despite Pakistan’s offer of an impartial investigation following the Pahalgam false flag, India chose to level baseless allegations, which were met with a befitting and crushing response from the PAF.
During his address, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu detailed the strategic successes of the operation, noting that the PAF destroyed world-class fighter jets and India’s S-400 air defence system in a matter of moments.
He stated that all enemy installations were within the PAF’s target range and were dealt severe damage in record time. He also specifically praised the “Cyber Shaheens” for dismantling the enemy’s cybersecurity and noted that Pakistan demonstrated its advanced drone capabilities during the operation.
The Air Chief congratulated the soldiers for their exceptional performance, asserting that the PAF remains the steadfast protector of the nation’s air borders.
He concluded by stating that the victory in the Battle of Haq proved the PAF’s dominance across multiple domains, where they defeated the Indian Air Force tooth and nail through effective coordination and the best individual efforts of every personnel involved.
