The Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China are conducting a joint counterterrorism exercise titled Warrior-IX, aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.
The two-week exercise is being held from November 28 to December 14, 2025, and focuses on sharing professional skills, tactical procedures, and operational experiences in counterterrorism operations.
As part of the exercise, the Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) ceremony was held on December 11, 2025, at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi. The event showcased joint operational drills and highlighted the high level of coordination between the participating forces.
His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, accompanied by senior Chinese dignitaries. The Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army attended the ceremony as the Guest of Honour.
The exercise reflects the deepening strategic partnership between Pakistan and China and underscores their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and counterterrorism cooperation.
