PROVINCE REPORT
BEIJING: The opening ceremony of the Pakistan-China joint military exercise, Karakoram-2026, was held in Korla, in China’s Xinjiang region, marking an important development in defence cooperation between the two countries.
The joint exercise focuses on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation and enhancing operational coordination between the armed forces of Pakistan and China.
The training programme includes drone operations, locating and engaging moving targets, long-range marksmanship, joint command procedures and practical combat drills.
The exercise also provides an opportunity for troops from both countries to exchange counterterrorism experiences and share operational expertise. Pakistani soldiers also observed Chinese weaponry as part of the military engagement.
The exercise aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in counterterrorism, improve combat readiness and strengthen interoperability between the two armed forces through joint training and coordinated operations.
