<p>Combat aircraft, pilots and technicians of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) are taking part in the joint exercises codenamed "Shaheen-1", Geo News reported.<br /><br />This is the first time that an air force contingent from China is participating in a military exercise in Pakistan.<br /><br />The exercises have been designed to share mutual experiences, hone professional skills and get maximum benefit from the expertise of the two troops, the report said.<br /><br />The visit also coincides with the year 2011 being celebrated as the "Year of Pakistan-China Friendship".</p>
<p>Combat aircraft, pilots and technicians of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) are taking part in the joint exercises codenamed "Shaheen-1", Geo News reported.<br /><br />This is the first time that an air force contingent from China is participating in a military exercise in Pakistan.<br /><br />The exercises have been designed to share mutual experiences, hone professional skills and get maximum benefit from the expertise of the two troops, the report said.<br /><br />The visit also coincides with the year 2011 being celebrated as the "Year of Pakistan-China Friendship".</p>