Pakistan, Kazakhstan Complete Joint Anti-Terror Exercise Dostarym-V

Closing ceremony of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Exercise Dostarym-V in Counter Terrorism domain was conducted between the Armies of Pakistan and Kazakhstan at Cherat, Pakistan.

Two weeks long Exercise commenced on 14 October 2025. Combat Teams from Special Services Group, Pakistan Army and Kazakhstan Special Forces participated in the Exercise.

Commandant Special Operations School Cherat attended the Closing Ceremony as Chief Guest. Ambassador and Defence Attaché Kazakhstan also witnessed the Closing Ceremony. The troops displayed highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct.

The Exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques involved in Counter Terrorism operations through joint training, besides harnessing the historic military to military relations among the friendly countries.

On the other hand, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry held an interactive session with students and teachers from several universities and religious seminaries in Mardan.

Participants included faculty and students from Abdul Wali Khan University, Women University Mardan, the University of Engineering and Technology, and various madrasas.

During the discussion, the DG ISPR spoke on several key topics, including the “Operation Haqq” narrative, recent Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions, and the overall security situation in the country.

He emphasized that Pakistan has taken effective measures against terrorism and extremist elements. General Ahmed Sharif said that the Pakistan Army and the people stand united as a strong wall against any aggression from the enemy.

Students and teachers paid rich tribute to the martyrs and national heroes for their sacrifices in defending the country. They said that the DG ISPR’s discussion helped clear many misconceptions about the Pakistan Armed Forces.

Teachers highlighted that the nation values the military’s role in promoting peace and national development, while students expressed their determination to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Army for the country’s security and stability.