Peshawar (GNP): Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Exercise Dosti-III, the 3rd edition of bilateral Counter Terrorism exercise between Pakistan and Tajikistan Army, concluded at Special Operations School, Cherat. The exercise commenced on 26 October 2026.
The exercise focused on sharing Counter Terrorism experiences, refining operational drills, procedures and enhancing combat skills through mutual learning and exchange of best practices.
The exercise reflects the longstanding military cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan and reaffirms the resolve of both countries to further strengthen bilateral defence ties
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Pakistan and Tajikistan enjoy close bilateral ties, underpinned by trade, energy and connectivity projects such as the CASA-1000 electricity transmission line, which will deliver surplus hydropower from Central Asia to Pakistan.
The two countries are also members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Islamabad views Dushanbe as a gateway to the Central Asian market, while Tajikistan sees Pakistan as its route to the Arabian Sea via ports in Karachi and Gwadar.
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