Pabbi: The Pakistan Military on Tuesday announced the launch of the ninth military drills between its special forces and the Chinese forces at the National Counter Terrorism Center in Pabbi, eastern Pakistan. A statement by the Military said the maneuvers are laser-focused on counterterrorism operations and hostage rescue missions, emphasizing that they will bolster military ties between the two countries.

According to Qatar News Agency, Pakistan and China share a close defense cooperation, including high-level military exchanges, organized defense and security talks, joint training exercises, personnel training at each other's institutions, and joint defense production and trade.