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The Pakistan Navy carried out a counter terrorism demonstration in Karachi, on Feb. 11, second day of the ongoing multinational Exercise AMAN-17.

The Pakistan Navy carried out a counter terrorism demonstration in its Indian Ocean base in Karachi, on Feb. 11, second day of the ongoing multinational Exercise AMAN-17. [Photo by Guo Xiaohong/China.org.cn]

During the simulated action, hostages were safely rescued and terrorist hideouts were destroyed. The Pakistan Navy’s Dolphin Force and Special Operations Forces used versatile platforms including fast maneuvers by hovercrafts and speedboats and insertion of air assault teams from helicopters. The Pakistan’s SSG-Navy also demonstrated its para-jumping techniques.

Before the drill began, the bands of participating countries of AMAN-17 took part in a joint concert, aiming to connect the countries through cultural heritage as well.

International naval officials including Pakistan’s Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, Sri Lankan Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, and Bai Yaoping, Chinese Deputy Chief of Staff of the North China Sea Fleet and commander of the 24th escort fleet, joined diplomats and observers from various countries to listen to the concern and watch the exercise.

Initiated and organized by Pakistan, the "AMAN" (meaning peace in Urdu) so far has been held every other year since 2007. China took part in AMAN-17 with its missile destroyer Harbin, guided-missile frigate Handan and the supply ship Dongpinghu.

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