--- title: "Pakistan launches joint military exercises with Russia and Oman" description: "Most outlets reported the commencement of two joint military exercises between Pakistan, Russia, and Oman, naming the specific editions (Druzhba-IX and Washaq Al Jabal-II or Al Bashiq Al Jabal-II) and their locations. Several also highlighted the focus on counter-terrorism and enhancing military cooperation. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder led with the counter-terrorism angle, while others, like 24 News HD and Associated Press of Pakistan, provided more detail on the editions and locations. Pakistan Observer mentioned the exercises as a \"major boost to defence cooperation,\" a framing not used by other outlets." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9998-pakistan-russia-oman-launch-joint-counter-terrorism site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan launches joint military exercises with Russia and Oman pakistan · updated 23 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM PKT · 22–23 Sep 2026 · 12 articles from 10 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the commencement of two joint military exercises between Pakistan, Russia, and Oman, naming the specific editions (Druzhba-IX and Washaq Al Jabal-II or Al Bashiq Al Jabal-II) and their locations. Several also highlighted the focus on counter-terrorism and enhancing military cooperation. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder led with the counter-terrorism angle, while others, like 24 News HD and Associated Press of Pakistan, provided more detail on the editions and locations. Pakistan Observer mentioned the exercises as a "major boost to defence cooperation," a framing not used by other outlets. ## Same story from 10 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [The 9th edition of Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-IX and the 2nd edition of Pakistan-Oman Joint Exercise Washaq Al Jabal-II (Mountain Lynx-II) commenced today at Cherat and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, respectively](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/the-9th-edition-of-pakistan-russia-joint-exercise-druzhba-ix-and-the-2nd-edition-of-pakistan-oman-joint-exercise-washaq-al-jabal-ii-mountain-lynx-ii-commenced-today-at-cherat-and-the-national-counte-2/) · 23 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM PKT - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan launches joint counterterrorism exercises with Russia, Oman](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/22/pakistan-launches-joint-counterterrorism-exercises-with-russia-oman) · 22 Sep 2026, 9:19 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan launches joint drills with Russia and Oman](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473509/pakistan-launches-joint-drills-with-russia-and-oman) · 22 Sep 2026, 7:25 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan launched two military exercises on Tuesday, the ninth edition of Druzhba with Russia, and the second edition of Washaq Al Jabal (Mountain Lynx) with Oman. Druzhba-IX began at Cherat, while Washaq Al Jabal-II opened at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi. The two-week exercises bring together Pakistan Army troops with counterparts from the Russian Army and Royal Army of Oman.... - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan kicks off joint military exercises with Russia, Oman](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-kicks-off-joint-military-exercises-with-russia-oman/) · 22 Sep 2026, 7:03 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army on Tuesday kicked off joint military exercises with Russia and Oman forces at Cherat and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, respectively, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The ninth edition of the Pakistan-Russia joint exercise, Druzhba-IX, is being held at Cherat, while the second edition of the Pakistan-Oman joint exercise, Washaq A... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan, Russia, Oman join forces for Druzhba-IX and Al Bashiq Al Jabal-II drills](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-russia-oman-join-forces-for-druzhba-ix-and-al-bashiq-al-jabal-ii-drills/) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:56 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan kicked off two high-profile joint military exercises with Russia and Oman, delivering a major boost to defence cooperation, counter-terrorism… - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan, Russia, Oman launch joint counter-terrorism exercises](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440686/pakistan-russia-oman-launch-joint-counter-terrorism-exercises) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:38 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Army has commenced two joint military exercises with Russia and Oman to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities and interoperability, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. The 9th edition of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-IX and the 2nd edition of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Exercise Washaq Al Jabal-II (Mountain Lynx-II) began at Cherat and the National Cou... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, Russia and Oman begin joint counter-terr...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-russia-and-oman-begin-joint-counter-terrorism-exercises-633885/) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:35 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan, Russia and Oman begin joint counter-terrorism exercises - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan launches joint military exercises with Russia, Oman](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Sep-2026/pakistan-launches-joint-military-exercises-russia-oman) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:23 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The ninth edition of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-IX and the second edition of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Exercise Washaq Al Jabal-II, also known as Mountain Lynx-II, commenced on Tuesday at Cherat and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, respectively. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan launches joint military exercises with Russia, Oman](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/pakistan-launches-joint-military-exercises-with-russia-oman) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:02 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The ninth edition of the Pakistan-Russia joint military exercise Druzhba-IX and the second edition of the Pakistan-Oman joint military exercise Al Bashiq Al Jabal-II have commenced, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said Druzhba-IX began at Cherat, while Al Bashiq Al Jabal-II started at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) […] - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan army kicks off joint military exercises with Russian and Omani forces](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630806/pakistan-army-kicks-off-joint-military-exercises-with-russian-and-omani-forces) · 22 Sep 2026, 12:50 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Pak, Russian and Omani armies to share operational experience, refine counter-terrorism drills in two-week exercises ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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