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Pakistani and Chinese armies commenced a joint training exercise called "Karakoram 2026" on Wednesday in Xinjiang's Korla city, focusing on anti-terrorism operations at high altitudes. Colonel Chen Xi of China’s defense ministry highlighted that the exercises would include drone operation, long-range sniping, and live-force drills to improve both nations' capabilities in combating terrorism together. This event underscores the strong strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, which was reaffirmed in May with a commitment to enhance military cooperation further.

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A joint training exercise called Karakoram 2026 between Pakistani and Chinese armies began in Xinjiang province on Wednesday. The event took place at a training base in Korla city, where both sides exchanged counter-terrorism tactics and Pakistani troops observed Chinese weaponry and equipment. Colonel Chen Xi, the press secretary of China’s defence ministry, stated that this exercise aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and improve their joint response to terrorism threats. The drills will include operations such as drone operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping at high altitudes. Pakistan and China have a longstanding strategic partnership, which was further exemplified by their recent joint patrolling exercise in September.

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Before the drill commenced, Colonel Chen Xi, the press secretary of China’s defence ministry, said last week that the exercise would help the two sides deepen exchanges and cooperation and enhance their ability to jointly respond to the threat of terrorism.

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A joint training exercise of Pakistani and Chinese armies, “Karakoram 2026”, began in the Xinjiang province of China on Wednesday. asserted

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The opening ceremony of Karakoram 2026 was held at a training base in Korla city, according to the China Military Bugle, the official media account of Beijing’s armed forces. uncertain

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The two sides exchanged counter-terrorism experience and Pakistani troops observed some Chinese weapons and equipment. asserted

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He said the training would focus on “joint anti-terrorism clearance operations at high altitudes”. asserted

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The press secretary added that the drills would involve drone operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping, and would cover “joint command and live-force exercises”, according to China’s Xinhua news agency. uncertain

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Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership. asserted

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In September, the two countries held a joint patrolling exercise at Mantika Pass, at an altitude of approximately 4,700 metres, near Khunjerab top situated in the upper area of GB’s Hunza. asserted

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In May, they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral military cooperation and strategic coordination. uncertain

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Pakistani, Chinese armies begin joint training exercise in Xinjiang

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