Pakistan and China launch first joint military exercise Karakoram 2026
Most outlets reported the launch of the first Pakistan-China joint military exercise, naming it “Karakoram 2026” and noting its location in Korla, Xinjiang. Pakistan Observer added that it is the “first ever” such exercise, while Business Recorder highlighted the stated goals of strengthening counterterrorism cooperation and improving operational coordination. Both framed the exercise as a significant bilateral military development.
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Pakistan, China launch first joint military exercise
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have launched their first joint military exercise, “Karakoram 2026,” in Korla, Xinjiang, aimed at strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, enhancing operational coordination and improving combat capabilities between the two armed forces. The opening ceremony of the exercise was held in Korla, where troops from both countries began specialised training in drone o...
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Pakistan, China launch first joint military exercise Karakoram 2026 in Xinjiang
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and China have launched their joint military exercise Karakoram 2026 in China’s Xinjiang region, marking a significant development in bilateral defence cooperation, with the drills focusing on counterterrorism operations, drone warfare, precision shooting and enhanced battlefield coordination between the two armed.
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Pakistan-China first ever joint military exercise ‘Karakoram 2026’ underway in Xinjiang
The first-ever China-Pakistan joint army training exercise “Karakoram 2026” is underway at a training base in Korla, Northwest China’s Xinjiang…
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