Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Congress Criticizes US-Pakistan Military Exercise
The Congress party in India criticized the US for conducting a joint military exercise with Pakistan.
The exercise, called 'Inspired Gambit 2026,' took place from January 8-16, 2026, at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi.
The Congress party's Jairam Ramesh said this exercise is a blow to India's diplomatic efforts.
The US Central Command stated that the exercise strengthens defense ties between the US and Pakistan.
The exercise focused on infantry skills, tactics, and counterterrorism operations.
President Trump has praised Pakistan's military leadership and intervened to halt a military operation called 'Sindoor' in 2025.
Congress criticizes US-Pakistan joint military exercise as a blow to India's diplomacy.
Exercise 'Inspired Gambit 2026' held at National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi from January 8-16, 2026.
US Central Command states the exercise strengthens defense ties between the US and Pakistan.
Focus areas include combined infantry skills, tactics, and counterterrorism operations.
President Trump praised Pakistan's military leadership and intervened to halt 'Operation Sindoor' in 2025.
- Who
- Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, US Central Command, Pakistani Army
- What
- Joint military exercise between US and Pakistani troops
- When
- January 8-16, 2026
- Where
- National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi, Pakistan
- Why
- To strengthen defense ties and focus on counterterrorism operations
- Exercise Name
- Inspired Gambit 2026
- Location
- National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Pabbi
- Exercise Duration
- January 8-16, 2026
- Focus Areas
- Combined infantry skills, tactics, counterterrorism operations
- US Central Command Statement
- Strengthens long-standing defense ties between US and Pakistan
