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Pakistan Tightens Military Readiness at Home as It Expands Defence Cooperation With Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh

A coordinated push links domestic preparedness with closer regional partnerships.

Overview

  • Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Lahore Garrison for detailed briefings on operational preparedness, training standards and initiatives to boost combat efficiency.
  • He observed a specialised field exercise integrating modern and emerging technologies and reiterated a zero‑tolerance policy toward threats to national security.
  • Munir inspected troop sports and recreational facilities and toured CMH Lahore’s High Care Centre, praising the state‑of‑the‑art care for serving personnel.
  • PAF Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu held high‑level meetings in Saudi Arabia where both sides agreed to expand joint training, operational collaboration and professional exchanges as Saudi leaders praised PAF’s multi‑domain capabilities.
  • Bangladesh Air Chief Hasan Mahmood Khan met Pakistan’s army and naval chiefs to deepen defence ties and training exchanges, with discussions including a potential JF‑17 fighter procurement by Dhaka.