Pak Army contingent leaves for Qatar to provide security during FIFA World Cup

A contingent of the Pakistan Army left for Qatar on Monday to assist the Qatari government in security duties during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, Radio Pakistan reported. 

The contingent comprises Pakistan Army officers, junior commissioned officers and enlisted personnel and they departed from Nur Khan Airbase.

Last week, the Turkish parliament ratified a motion to deploy soldiers in Qatar for six months to provide security during the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Operation World Cup Shield aims to take necessary measures against various threats, especially terrorism, which may affect the security of the organization, said the memorandum.

In addition to Pakistan and Turkey, the US, UK, France, and Italy will also provide military support to contribute to Qatar’s security during the tournament

Further, Qatar has called hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums.