Pakistan-Tajikistan joint military exercise concludes

The third edition of the Pakistan-Tajikistan joint military exercise, Dosti-III, has concluded at the Special Operations School in Cherat, marking another step towards strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the bilateral counterterrorism exercise began on October 26 and concluded on November 6, 2026.

The exercise brought together troops from the Pakistan Army and Tajikistan Army to share their operational experiences and improve their capabilities in counterterrorism operations.

During the training, participants focused on exchanging professional expertise, refining operational drills and procedures, and enhancing combat skills through mutual learning. Both sides also shared best practices to improve coordination and operational effectiveness while dealing with security threats.

The exercise provided an opportunity for the participating forces to learn from each other’s experiences and strengthen their ability to conduct coordinated counterterrorism operations.

According to the ISPR, Dosti-III reflects the longstanding military cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan. It also demonstrates the commitment of both countries to expanding their defence partnership and further strengthening bilateral military ties.

The joint exercise is part of ongoing efforts by Pakistan and Tajikistan to enhance professional collaboration and cooperation in addressing shared security challenges.