A 20% hike in defence spending has been approved by Pakistan.

Pakistan has decided to raise its defence budget by 20%, even though the country is going through tough economic times. This decision comes after a recent military conflict with India, known as Operation Sindoor, which created a tense situation between the two nations.

For the upcoming financial year, Pakistan will spend about ₹2.55 trillion (roughly $9 billion) on its military. This is a big jump from last year’s ₹2.12 trillion. The government believes it needs to spend more on defence to protect the country and improve its military strength. After the conflict, Pakistani leaders said their Chinese-made defence systems worked well, and they now want to buy more military equipment like jets, drones, and missiles from China.

However, this increase in military spending comes at a time when Pakistan’s economy is in bad shape. The government is already spending almost half of its total budget just to pay interest on its debts. Pakistan also owes over $87 billion to other countries and international lenders. Inflation has recently gone down to 4.6%, which is a good sign, but the country still needs a lot of help to fully recover.

To make room for the defence budget, the government has cut spending in other areas. The total national budget has been reduced by almost 7%. This means there will be less money for important things like schools, hospitals, roads, and farming. Many people are worried that spending so much on defence while cutting public services could hurt the country in the long run.

Pakistan’s leaders say they are focusing on national security first. But experts warn that ignoring the economy and public needs could cause more problems in the future. For now, Pakistan is putting its defence plans ahead of everything else, hoping that it will help protect the country during uncertain times.