Facing Financial Strain, Pakistan Prioritizes Defense in New Budget

Despite facing severe economic challenges and rising debt, Pakistan’s 2025–26 budget increases military spending by nearly 20%, drawing public and expert concern.
Despite facing severe economic challenges and rising debt, Pakistan’s 2025–26 budget increases military spending by nearly 20%, drawing public and expert concern.
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As relations with Afghanistan deteriorate, Pakistan intensifies its crackdown on Afghan refugees, heightening tensions with Kabul.
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