Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) Pakistan is holding a joint military drill with Saudi Arabia, but has remained undecided over sending troops to assist Saudi Arabia in the military campaign in Yemen, according to media reports on Monday. Pakistan Army spokesman Asim Bajwa said that the pre-scheduled joint military exercise "Samsam-5" was being held since March 19 in the Saudi Arabian city of Taif, Xinhua reported. The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise assumes significance in view of the Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen against the Shia Houthi rebels since March 26, and reports of Pakistan's possible participation in the military operation.
03-31-2015, 09:36 AM
Pakistan exercises with Saudi Arabia; may **t join Yemen strikes
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