Overview
- Drills began December 1 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi, Nowshera, according to official statements.
- The exercise, led by Pakistan Army and China’s PLA Western Theater Command, centers on joint counterterrorism clearance and strike operations.
- ISPR says the training aims to enhance coordination, refine professional skills, and exchange best practices in modern warfare.
- Senior officers attended the opening, including Pakistan’s Mangla Corps Commander and PLA Major General Bian Xiaoming, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Western Theatre Command.
- The launch follows Pakistan’s Al-Battar II training with Saudi forces in Tabuk from November 18–26, underscoring Islamabad’s parallel defense partnerships.