ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – August 9, 2025 – The Pakistan Army and the Tajikistan Special Forces have successfully concluded their joint counter-terrorism exercise, ‘Dosti-II,’ at the Fakhrobod Base in Tajikistan. The six-day exercise, held from August 4 to August 9, 2025, was a significant step in strengthening the military-to-military relationship between the two friendly nations.
The exercise brought together two combat teams from the Pakistan Army’s Light Commando Battalion and four combat teams from the Tajikistan Special Forces. The primary objective was to refine the drills, procedures, and techniques involved in counter-terrorism operations through joint training, fostering a deeper level of cooperation and understanding.
All training and military diplomacy objectives of the exercise were successfully achieved. The troops from both countries were commended for their high standards of professional excellence and skill demonstrated throughout the training. The closing ceremony was attended by senior military officials from both nations, with Colonel Muhammad Muazzam Zafar, Defence Attaché (Pakistan) to Tajikistan, serving as the chief guest from the Pakistani side.
The successful conclusion of ‘Dosti-II’ underscores the shared commitment of Pakistan and Tajikistan to combat terrorism and promote regional security and stability.
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