Rawalpindi (Web Desk): A security contingent of Pakistan Army left for Qatar on Monday from Nur Khan Airbase to assume security of FIFA World Cup 2022.
The contingent comprises of Pakistan Army's officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Jawans.
The troops travelling to Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022 were trained on security by FIFA's eight-member international training team when it visited Pakistan in September.
Pakistan Army will assist the Qatari government in security of FIFA World Cup.
The federal cabinet had already granted approval to the Pakistan Army-Qatar agreement on providing assistance during the mega football event.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played from November 20 to December 18.