Every year, Pakistan’s defence budget becomes a focal point of criticism and debate. It appears that many are unaware of the global context of military spending. Comparatively, Pakistan’s military expenditure is in line with other nations worldwide.
According to the World Bank’s military spending estimates, Pakistan allocated 2.6% of its GDP to defence in 2022, while India spent 2.4%. Despite Pakistan’s GDP lagging significantly behind India’s, our defence budget has consistently remained between 2-3% of GDP. In 2024, Pakistan’s total defence budget, including pensions, is projected at 2.5% of GDP.
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