Pakistan Acknowledges India’s Military Power, Rules Out Arms Race
What Happened
Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said Islamabad respects India’s growing military capabilities but is not seeking an arms race with New Delhi. In an interview with Al Arabiya English, he said Pakistan’s focus remains on maintaining defensive capabilities and that it has “no aggressive design” against any country. His remarks come as India continues to expand its missile, air-defence and indigenous defence manufacturing programs.
Key Takeaways
The comments suggest Pakistan is publicly positioning its military buildup as defensive despite India's ongoing defence modernisation. The statement comes amid heightened scrutiny of regional security dynamics following the 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation.