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Pakistan raises defence spending 18% to ₹3 trillion in new Budget

Pakistan proposed an 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) budget on Friday, raising defence spending, limiting development expenditure and setting a steep tax target as the government tries to keep its IMF programme on track without provoking political fallout at home.

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 07:52 pm IST

India fifth-largest military spender in 2025 at $92.1 bn; Pakistan is 31st

The latest report comes at a time when India’s arms imports have recorded a decrease.

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 12:00 am IST

Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 02:25 pm IST

Japan ready to join Donald Trump's ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system: Report

By participating in the Golden Dome initiative, Japan wants to boost its own self-defence capabilities.

Published on Mar 13, 2026 11:34 am IST

Can India convert defence spend into strategic power?

Budget (PTI File)

Published on Feb 09, 2026 01:33 pm IST

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