Pakistan, Tajikistan wrap up ‘Dosti-II’ drills

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Tajikistan successfully concluded their joint counter-terrorism training exercise “Dosti-II,” held at Fakhrabad Base, Tajikistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations reported.
According to the military media wing, Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise Dosti-ll was conducted from August 4-9, 2025, at Fakhrobod Base, Tajikistan.
Two x Combat Teams from Light Commando Battalion, Pakistan Army and 4 x Combat Teams from Tajikistan Special Forces participated in the Exercise. All training and military diplomacy objectives were achieved successfully.
Exercise was concluded on August 9, 2025. DA (P) Tajikistan Colonel Muhammad Muazzam Zafar graced the ceremony as Chief Guest from Pakistan side; while, senior military officials from Tajikistan were also in attendance.
The troops from both the countries displayed highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct.
Besides harnessing the historic military to military relations between both friendly countries, Dosti-II Exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques involved in Counter Terrorism operations through joint training.