Pakistan, Tajikistan complete joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Dosti-II’

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise Dosti-ll was conducted from 4-9 August 2026 at Fakhrobod Base, Tajikistan.

2 x Combat Teams from the Light Commando Battalion, Pakistan Army, and 4 x Combat Teams from the Tajikistan Special Forces participated in the exercise. All training and military diplomacy objectives were achieved successfully.

Exercise was concluded on 9 August 2026. DA (P) Tajikistan Colonel Muhammad Muazzam Zafar graced the ceremony as the chief guest from the Pakistan side; while senior military officials from Tajikistan were also in attendance. The troops from both countries displayed the highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct.

Besides harnessing the historic military-to-military relations between both friendly countries, Dosti-II Exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques involved in Counter Terrorism operations through joint training.

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