On February 27, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Commander of the Air Defense Forces (ADF) and Air Force of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamalovich, called on the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), at Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ), Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of bilateral strategic interest, with a particular focus on the evolving regional security situation. They also expressed a keen interest in strengthening bilateral military-to-military cooperation.
The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Earlier, upon arrival at JSHQ, a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented a Guard of Honor to the visiting dignitary.