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Jordan’s King Visits Pakistan’s GIDS, Confers Military Honor, Signals Deeper Defence Ties

Officials cast the stop as a step toward expanded defence-technology collaboration.

Overview

  • King Abdullah II toured Global Industrial & Defence Solutions in Pakistan and received a detailed briefing on its structure, capabilities, product portfolio, and local defence innovation.
  • At the Tilla field firing ranges, the monarch observed a joint fire and maneuver demonstration with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif present and praised the training standards, professionalism, and readiness of participating units and aircrew.
  • The king awarded Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir the Order of the Military Merit (First Degree) in recognition of efforts to strengthen Pakistan–Jordan military cooperation.
  • Pakistan and Jordan reiterated their intent to deepen defence ties and advance a shared vision for regional stability, with the visiting party including Princess Salma and Azerbaijan’s defence industry minister Vugar Velioglu.
  • In provincial developments, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister launched a Peshawar beautification drive and alleged unpaid federal transfers tied to hydropower profits and NFC shares, while Punjab’s chief minister issued a message urging tolerance on the International Day for Tolerance.