{"id":18801,"date":"2026-06-08T22:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newspulse.com.pk\/en\/?p=18801"},"modified":"2026-06-08T22:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:16:48","slug":"sipri-report2026-pakistan-listed-am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newspulse.com.pk\/en\/2026\/06\/08\/sipri-report2026-pakistan-listed-am\/","title":{"rendered":"SIPRI report2026: Pakistan listed among major arms importers and nuclear powers"},"content":{"rendered":"

SIPRI report2026: Pakistan listed among major arms importers and nuclear powers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to the latest Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026, Pakistan has emerged as one of the world\u2019s largest arms importers and continues to remain among the nine nuclear-armed states. The report highlights a global security environment that is becoming increasingly unstable due to rising military spending, expanding arms transfers, and growing geopolitical rivalries.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The SIPRI Yearbook 2026<\/a> describes a world marked by intensifying competition between major powers, a steady increase in interstate conflicts, and the continued expansion and modernization of nuclear arsenals. It also notes that global military expenditure has reached record levels, reflecting widespread insecurity and mistrust among nations.<\/p>\n

Rising Global Conflicts<\/strong><\/p>\n

A key highlight of the report is the sharp increase in interstate conflicts. SIPRI recorded six interstate armed conflicts in 2025, compared to only three in 2024, effectively doubling within a year. These conflicts include major confrontations involving Russia\u2013Ukraine, Iran\u2013Israel, Afghanistan\u2013Pakistan, Cambodia\u2013Thailand, and the Democratic Republic of Congo\u2013Rwanda.<\/p>\n

The report also points to the military confrontation between Pakistan and India in May 2025, describing it as one of the significant regional flashpoints during the year. According to SIPRI, such tensions in South Asia remain particularly dangerous because they involve two nuclear-armed states, increasing the risk that any escalation could develop into a much larger conflict.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s Position in Global Arms Imports<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most important findings for Pakistan in the report is its ranking among the world\u2019s top arms importers. SIPRI states that Pakistan was the fifth-largest importer of major conventional weapons during the period from 2021 to 2025.<\/p>\n

During this period, Pakistan accounted for approximately 4.2% of total global arms imports, placing it just behind Ukraine, India, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This ranking reflects Pakistan\u2019s continued reliance on foreign suppliers for advanced military equipment, including aircraft, missiles, naval systems, and other major defense technologies.<\/p>\n

Broader Security Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall, the SIPRI Yearbook 2026 paints a concerning picture of global security. It emphasizes that the combination of rising military budgets, increasing regional conflicts, and expanding nuclear capabilities is contributing to a more volatile international system.<\/p>\n

For Pakistan, the report highlights both its strategic importance in global security dynamics and its vulnerability as part of a region where geopolitical tensions remain high and recurring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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