Aamir Abbasi
Editor, Islamabad
Aamir; a journalist with 15 years of experience, working in Newspaper, TV and Digital Media. Worked in Field, covered Big Legal Constitutional and Political Events in Pakistan since 2009 with Pakistan’s Top Media Organizations. Graduate of Quaid I Azam University Islamabad.
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Exercises showcased drones, ground operations, aerial firepower
Azerbaijan's defense minister attended the live-fire demonstrations
King toured Pakistan's state-owned defense manufacturer
Jordan's King Abdullah II watched Pakistani forces demonstrate drone warfare and coordinated military operations Sunday, capping a state visit focused on deepening defense cooperation between the Middle Eastern kingdom and the South Asian nuclear power.
The Jordanian monarch, accompanied by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan's defense industry minister Vugar Valeh oglu Mustafayev, observed the live-fire exercises at the Tilla Field Firing Ranges, 25 kilometers from Jhelum in Punjab province.
King Abdullah praised the professionalism and readiness of Pakistani troops and aircrews after watching the multi-domain drill, which featured ground maneuvers, aerial firepower, spectrum warfare capabilities and multi-purpose drones.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, left, greets Jordan's King Abdullah II at Tilla Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. ISPR
"The visit underscores the enduring friendship, mutual trust and shared aspirations for peace, stability and development" between the two nations, Sharif said at the event.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, said both countries remained committed to expanding military cooperation and advancing regional stability.
King Abdullah confers FM Munir with award
Earlier Sunday, King Abdullah conferred the Order of the Military Merit of First Degree on Munir in recognition of his contributions to strengthening Pakistan-Jordan defense ties.
Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Jordan's King Abdullah II ride in a military vehicle during exercises at Tilla ranges near Jhelum, Pakistan, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.ISPR
The king also toured Global Industrial & Defence Solutions, Pakistan's state-owned defense manufacturer, receiving briefings on the country's indigenous weapons production capabilities and defense technologies.
Pakistan and Jordan have maintained close defense ties for decades, with Pakistan providing training to Jordanian forces and the countries cooperating on defense equipment and technology.
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