Rawalpindi (TDI): The Pakistan Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China have launched the ninth edition of their joint military exercise, Warrior-IX, at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi.
The exercise, which began on 1 December 2025, focuses on counterterrorism operations and aims to strengthen interoperability, enhance professional skills, and facilitate the exchange of best practices in modern warfare.
Pakistan and China enjoy longstanding, time-tested defense cooperation rooted in mutual trust and strategic partnership.
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Exercise Warrior-IX stands as a testament to the robust military-to-military relations between the two countries and reaffirms their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.
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Mangla Corps Commander, Major General Bian Xiaoming, Deputy Chief of Staff, Western Theatre Command, PLA and other Senior military officials from both Pakistan and China attended the opening ceremony of the exercise that was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi.
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