US and Pakistan Complete Joint Military Exercise Amid Indian Political Criticism

US and Pakistani troops concluded a joint military exercise, 'Inspired Gambit 2026', at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi from January 8 to 16, focusing on infantry skills and counterterrorism. The US Central Command described the exercise as strengthening defence ties. In India, the Congress criticized the Modi government, calling the exercise a setback to its foreign policy and citing past US praise for Pakistan's counter-terrorism role and remarks by US officials including former President Trump.