Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Pakistan Navy remained confined to ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow. He stated the Indian Navy confined Pakistan's navy to por...
30 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. Ind...
22 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Pakistan eyes PKR 100 bn defence hike in IMF-linked budgetPakistan is set to boost its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion. This move aligns with an International Monetary Fund program....
16 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Fire or ice: Why a ceasefire in the Gulf cannot holdAs the specter of renewed conflict between the US and Iran looms, the Strait of Hormuz stands at the center of this brewing storm. A fresh ...
13 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
07 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Operation Sindoor anniversary: India’s defence exports surged 25x in 10 yearsIndia’s defence sector has seen a structural shift, with exports rising sharply and domestic production expanding over the past decade. A R...
06 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
‘We are not like India...’: Pakistan minister admits on live TV country has no strategic oil reserves, says stock only for five to seven daysPakistan's energy vulnerability is highlighted as Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik revealed that Islamabad possesses only a few days of cru...
02 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Pahalgam anniversary: How the 2025 terror attack triggered Rs 3 lakh crore defence boom and created 3 multibagger stocksOne year after the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s defence sector has entered a major upcycle, adding Rs 2.9 lakh crore in market cap as th...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Gulf storm: India should be evaluated as a strategic locational hedge for co-sharing GCC data centre infraRecent attacks on cloud data centers in West Asia highlight a new geopolitical risk. Hyperscale providers are now reassessing their global ...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
US wants oversight of Pakistan defence budgets, seeks more accountabilityThe US State Department’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report has urged Pakistan to bring defence and intelligence budgets under parliamentary ...
21 Sep, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Debt-laden Pakistan spikes defence budget by 20%Pakistan has increased its defence budget by 20% amidst a severe debt crisis, allocating $9.17 billion despite nearly half of its $63 billi...
11 Jun, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Cost of conflict: How India and Pakistan spend their money on defenceAmidst escalating tensions following the Pahalgam attack and ongoing cross-border conflicts, India's military spending significantly outpac...
10 May, 2025, 05.48 PM IST
Pakistan to raise defence spending by Rs 83 bn; armed forces to get Rs 1.4 tn in budgetThe allocation of Rs 1.453 trillion (USD 7.6 billion) would be about Rs 83 billion higher than the outgoing year's allocation of Rs 1.37 tr...
05 Jun, 2022, 12.09 PM IST
Pakistan approves 6% hike in defence budget for 'critical shortfalls'According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), world military expenditure reached an all-time high of USD 2.1 t...
04 Jun, 2022, 04.17 PM IST
20% increase in Pakistan defence budget signals neighbour’s intentIn January, the US had suspended about $1.1-billion security assistance to Pakistan until Islamabad took action against the militant groups...
30 Apr, 2018, 07.30 AM IST