Its been 70 years since Pakistan emerged on the world map but with its culture, beauty and most important of all its people has gained an important place among the nations.Following are few things you must be knowing about Pakistan.
The official name of Country is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan situated in South Asia.Its the fifth largest country in terms of Population with numbers exceeding 207,774,520 with 57% increase in previous 19 years.While in terms of area, its 33 largest countries with an area of 881,913 square kilometers.It also has a 650 miles long coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south.
Before moving further, I have distributed my whole discussion into few parts so today I'll be discussing the Pakistani Military.
Pakistani Military has its roots in British Indian Army, and many of its founding officials have served British Army during Second World War.Upon partition, formations with Muslim majority were transferred to Pakistan and Individuals had been given a chance to chose their desired allegiance while 64% resources were given to India and 34% to Pakistan.
According to the Global Fire Power military Index 2017, Pakistani Armed forces has been ranked as 13 most powerful military in the world.Pakistani Armed forces are comprised of 3 main branches named as Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, and Pakistan Airforce.It is the sixth largest in terms of active personals and largest in Muslim countries.Chain of command mainly includes Chairmen of joint chiefs staff committee alongside with the Army, Navy and Air chiefs.All forces work together during war and joint operations under Joint Staff Headquarters (JS HQ) with a defense budget of 7 billion US dollars.
Pakistan Army:
According to Global Firepower ranking, Total Men Power available in Pakistan is 95,000,000 among those 75,325,000 are fit for service,4,345,000 are at age of joining forces with 919,000 total Military personnel among those 637,000 are active and 282,000 are reserved service men.
Talking about equipment, Army has 2,924 combat Tanks 2,828 Armed fighting vehicles,465 Self-propelled Artillery,3,278 towed Artillery and 134 Rocket Projectors.Tank value includes Main Battle Tanks(MBT's) and light Tanks as well as tank destroyers.Armored fighting vehicles include Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) as well as infantry Fighting vehicles (IFVs).
Pakistan Navy:
Total Naval assets are 197 which include 10 Frigates,8 submarines, 17 petrol crafts and 3 Mine warfare vessels
Pakistan Airforce:
Total Aircraft strength is 951 which includes 301 fighter aircraft, 394 attack Aircraft, 261 Transport Aircrafts, 190 Trainer Aircraft with 316 total helicopter including 52 attack helicopters.
Special Services Wing:
Each branch of forces have its own special services wing and these wings have earned a special fame in the world through their tough training and excellent operation history.According to Khaleej times, Special Services Group of Pakistan Army is among the five most dangerous Special Services of the world.
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