Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Military Exercise Dosti-III Concludes at Cherat

The 11-day military exercise focused on counter-terrorism skills, operational drills and sharing best practices between the two armies.

Rawalpindi, November 6, 2026: The third edition of the Pakistan-Tajikistan bilateral counter-terrorism exercise, Dosti-III, has successfully concluded at the Special Operations School in Cherat.

The military exercise commenced on October 26, 2026, bringing together troops from the Pakistan and Tajikistan armies to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism operations.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise focused on sharing counter-terrorism experiences, refining operational drills and procedures, and enhancing combat skills through mutual learning and the exchange of best practices.

The exercise provided an opportunity for both armies to benefit from each other’s operational experience and improve their capabilities to respond to evolving security challenges.

Dosti-III reflects the longstanding military cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan and reaffirms the commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral defence relations.