Pakistan hosting "Ataturk-XII 2023" drills with TurkeyFebruary 1, 2023 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pakistan and Turkey are conducting joint military exercises in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of the former, Anadolu Agency reports. According to a statement from the Pakistan military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations, the opening ceremony was attended by officials from both countries. "Troops from Turkish special force and Pakistan Special Services Group (SSG) are participating in the exercise," said the statement. The two-week-long "Ataturk-XII 2023" drills are aimed at “enhancing counter-terrorism techniques”, it added. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |