Pakistan Looks to Increase Annual Defence Budget Plus
In its upcoming fiscal budget for 2024 to 2025, the Pakistani government proposed allocating PKR 2.12 trillion to the country’s armed forces. If finalized, this...
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Pakistan’s New Communications Satellite – PakSat MM1 Plus
On 30 May, China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre sent Pakistan’s newest communications satellite into orbit using its LM-3B satellite-launch vehicle (SLV). Designated the PakSat-MM1 (previously,...
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Program Continues Evolving Plus
On 28 May, Pakistan celebrated the 26th anniversary of its Chagai-I and Chagai-II nuclear tests, which it carried out in 1998 in response to India’s...
ICUBE-Q: A Step Forward for Pakistan’s Space Program?
IST and SUPARCO developed the ICUBE-Q in 14 months. The miniature satellite has a total weight of 7 kg and lifespan of 3 months.
Iran and Pakistan Exchange Cross-Border Strikes
On Tuesday, 16 January, Iran carried out a strike using missiles and drones in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, apparently in the Panjgur district.
Economic Security: Pakistan’s Fatal Weakness
Pakistan’s anemic economy (relative to the country’s size, population, and potential) is a critical security vulnerability.
Why CPEC Went Wrong for Both Pakistan and China
Signed in 2015, many among the Pakistani intelligentsia had perceived that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a watershed moment for their country. The prevailing...
2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans.
The Defense Industry: Turning Liability into Opportunity
Despite this colossal overhead, Pakistan's so-called defence industry meets little of Pakistan’s defence needs.
Pakistan’s Economic Flaws Catch Up to Bite Defence Needs
Pakistan’s near-3% increase to its defence budget will not offset the impact of the country’s structural economic flaws from recent years.