Pak, China commence joint military drill

RAWALPINDI:

The Pakistan Army and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China have commenced the joint military exercise Warrior-IX, the ninth edition in the series of bilateral counterterrorism exercises conducted annually between the two Iron Clad Brothers, the ISPR said in a statement.

The exercise began on December 1, 2025, focusing on Counter Terrorism operations, with the aim of enhancing interoperability, refining professional skills, and exchanging best practices in modern warfare, the statement added.

Pakistan and China enjoy longstanding, time-tested defence cooperation rooted in mutual trust and strategic partnership. Exercise Warrior-IX stands as a testament to the robust military-to-military relations between the two countries and reaffirms their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.

Mangla Corps Commander, Major General Bian Xiaoming, Deputy Chief of Staff, Western Theatre Command, PLA and other senior military officials from both Pakistan and China attended the opening ceremony of the exercise that was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi.