KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: The comprehensive joint exercise conducted by Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force showcased the combat-readiness of the country’s defence line with live firepower demonstration using heavy artillery, fighter jets and air defence weapons.
The Prime Minister along with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Rashad Mahmoud and three services chiefs witnessed the movement of artillery corp’s Khalid tanks successfully engaging targets in the firing range, some 70 kilometers from Bahawalpur.
The PAF’s fighter aircraft including JF-17 Thunder, F-7PG and Mirage hit the targets with agility and precision avoiding the radars.
The manoeuvering Mirage aircraft flew close to ground striking at the designated targets.
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif standing in respect of national anthem at exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif witnessing exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
BAHAWALPUR: Pakistan Army troops participating winter collective military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali) near Pak-India border. APP
BAHAWALPUR: Pakistan Army troops participating winter collective military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali) near Pak-India border. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif witnessing exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
BAHAWALPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif arrives to watch military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali). APP
BAHAWALPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif exchanging views while watching military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali). APP
BAHAWALPUR: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif addressing at military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali). APP
BAHAWALPUR: November 16 – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif addressing at military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali). APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
BAHAWALPUR: Pakistan Army troops participating winter collective military exercise “Raad ul Burq” in Cholistan desert (Khairpur Tamewali) near Pak-India border. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
KHAIRPUR TAMEWALI: Troops participating in exercise ‘Raad ul Barq’ (Thunder of Lightening) at the Firing Range. APP
The Firing Falcon – formation of four F-16 aircraft, each capable of carrying 24,000 pounds high explosive bombs enough to target 2 x 2 kilometres of land, successfully hit enemy’s targets.
The Cobra Gunship and Z10 helicopters fired missiles having six kilometres range and successfully engaged the targets.
The helicopters of Army Aviation Combat Group that participated in the Operation Zarb-e-Azb also demonstrated their combat potential.
The exercise also demonstrated indigenously developed surface-to-air missiles, multi-barrel rocket launchers, sky radars for target detection and rocket-propelled target system.
The demonstration concluded with a flypast by F-16 aircraft receiving thunderous applause by the audience.
Army Chief Army chief General Raheel Sharif presented a souvenir to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Defence Minister Khwaja Asif, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Air Chief Air Marshal Sohail Aman and Naval chief Admiral Zakaullah, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, National Security Adviser Lt.Gen. Nasser Janjua and ambassadors attended the event.
Deputy chief of staff of Saudi armed forces especially arrived in on behalf of the Saudi Crown Prince to witness the military exercise.
