Pakistan-China Joint Military Exercise Karakoram 2026 Begins in Xinjiang

Pakistan and China have launched their first joint military exercise, “Karakoram 2026,” in Korla, located in China’s Xinjiang region, marking an important development in defence cooperation between the two countries.

The opening ceremony of the joint exercise was held in Korla. The exercise includes special training in drone operations, tracking moving targets and firing drills.

The two countries’ armed forces are also focusing on long-range shooting, joint command and practical combat exercises.

During the exercise, Pakistani and Chinese troops are exchanging their experiences in counterterrorism. Pakistani soldiers also observed Chinese weapons as part of the training.

The main objective of the joint military exercise is to strengthen bilateral cooperation in counterterrorism and improve coordination between the armed forces of both countries.