Rawalpindi, December 11, 2024: The Pak-China Joint Exercise Warrior-VIII, a collaborative effort between the Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China, concluded on December 11, 2024. The three-week-long exercise, focused on counter-terrorism operations, is the eighth iteration in a series of annual bilateral military drills.
The Distinguished Visitor’s Day (DVD) ceremony for the exercise was held on December 10, 2024, at the Tilla Field Firing Range. Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Shahid Imtiaz, HI(M), attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The event was also graced by the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan and other dignitaries from China.
During the ceremony, dignitaries lauded the participating troops for their high standards of professionalism and operational readiness demonstrated throughout the exercise.
This joint military initiative underscores the strong defense ties between Pakistan and China, reaffirming their commitment to regional security and counter-terrorism cooperation.