Pakistan

One dead, 3 wounded in Saudi-Pakistan military training

The Saudi Press Agency report does not specify which country the casualties are from

Afp April 09, 2015

The Saudi Press Agency report does not specify which country the casualties are from. PHOTO COURTESY: WORLD TRIBUNE

RIYADH: One soldier was killed and three others wounded on Wednesday in a live-fire military exercise between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, official media said.

The Saudi Press Agency report did not specify which country the casualties were from.

It said "a non-commissioned officer has died and three other officers have sustained injuries during live-ammunition shooting related to the Saudi-Pakistani al Samsam 5" exercises in Baha, in the kingdom's southwest.

The incident occurred as the lawmakers debate whether or not to join a Saudi-led coalition battling Shia rebels in neighbouring Yemen.

Saudi Arabia has asked its longstanding ally to contribute planes, ships and ground troops but the government has so far resisted.

The coalition on March 26 began air strikes against the Houthi rebels.

COMMENTS (11)

hira | 9 years ago | Reply Hilarious as it is to read @hilarious's delusional comment, it's far more interesting to see those bashing him to presume he's from India!

Someone | 9 years ago | Reply @Hilarious: The world knows the unprofessional nature of the Pakistani armed forces. Not sure which delusional world you live in.

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Not so hilarious | 9 years ago | Reply @Hilarious: These "unprofessional" soldiers saved a dozen of your citizens from getting bombed in Yemen via a navy ship, and flew them over to your God forsaken country via an air force plane. I'm sure your own citizens would disagree when they chanted Pakistan zindabad. By the way, ever known the meaning of pot calling the kettle black? The most unprofessional force serves a country of about 1.2 billion. Talk about quantity vs quality

Zubair | 9 years ago | Reply @Hilarious: You truly are hilarious. Aur army is one of the best armies much better than your imaginations....Now don't say why cant we compete with USA.....AS none, even of the ranks of France, germany etc. can compete them.. They are super Power!!

Gemini | 9 years ago | Reply @Hilarious: Yeah we know it very well that how many aircrafts and fighter jets are crashed in Indian and what was the reason to create Rang De Basanti.

Chona | 9 years ago | Reply @Hilarious: really offensive comment to say the least. Pakistani military is known for expertise and skills the world over. I am amazed how such careless and baseless comments remain published here. It's not a case of right to write it's case of false uncalled for abusive text to be moderated. hope sanity prevails.

J.P.SHARMA | 9 years ago | Reply But how you can you say no when you have been getting money since long from them.

Hilarious | 9 years ago | Reply Must be Pakistani. The world knows the unprofessional nature of the Pakistani armed forces. They are a hazard to themselves and others. Saudis are learning it the hard way.

Asad | 9 years ago | Reply Fishy

Ahmed | 9 years ago | Reply There is an Arabic saying that goes like this "If someone else can do the task for you then why you should do it by yourself." It seems that Saudi policy has been based on this saying since its inception and their demoralized and hedonist soldiers are not in a mood to engage in any war come what may.

shumayel | 9 years ago | Reply Must be a Pakistan soldier. Still have time. Say no to saudi and leave the country..

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