close

Pak-Sri Lanka armies conduct counter-terror drill

By PR
April 28, 2026
Pakistani and Sri Lankan military officials pose for a group photo at the beginning of two-week exercises in Tarbela, Pakistan, on April 27, 2026. —ISPR
Pakistani and Sri Lankan military officials pose for a group photo at the beginning of two-week exercises in Tarbela, Pakistan, on April 27, 2026. —ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka armies conducted Bilateral Exercise Shake Hands-II, a joint counter-terrorism exercise, says an ISPR press release issued on Monday.

The two-week exercise commenced on April 27, 2026 at Tarbela, Pakistan, with the participation of Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group and Special Forces from the Sri Lankan Army. The exercise aims to enhance professional capabilities through joint training while further strengthening the longstanding military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations.

The participating troops will benefit from the exchange of operational experiences and expertise in counter-terrorism operations, contributing to improved interoperability and mutual understanding.