at Hafar ul Batin, Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
RIYADH, March 10: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday witnessed ‘North Thunder’ military exercise during their visit to Saudi Arabia. The closing ceremony of North Thunder exercises was held at Hafarul Batin city of Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and leaders of other countries attended the ceremony along with Khadim al Harmain Al Sharifain King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz al Saud.
Air drops, armour movement, air assault through helicopters were performed by the troops taking part in the exercises. Live fire by tanks was also demonstrated.
Pakistani troops were part of the show in the closing ceremony which performed air drops and air assault.
Troops from 21 countries are participating in the exercise focusing on response to threats posed by terrorist groups.-Sabah
