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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Bestows Order of the Military Merit on Pakistan Army Chief During Defence Visit

The two-day trip highlighted Pakistan’s indigenous systems at GIDS, signaling intent to expand defence ties through a live multi‑domain exercise.

Overview

  • At the Tilla Field Firing Ranges, King Abdullah II observed a joint fire‑and‑manoeuvre demonstration featuring conventional and air firepower, coordinated movements, spectrum warfare and multi‑purpose drones.
  • He praised the participating troops’ training, professionalism and readiness, according to Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Public Relations.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir, Princess Salma and Azerbaijan’s defence‑industry minister Vugar Valeh oglu Mustafayev.
  • Field Marshal Munir underscored a strong PakistanJordan defence partnership with plans to deepen military‑to‑military cooperation and pursue regional stability.
  • In a separate investiture in Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari presented the nation’s highest civilian award to King Abdullah, who conferred the Wisam al‑Nahdah al‑Mursa on the president.