Pakistan’s PKR 3 trillion (about $10.76 billion U.S.) defence budget for 2026-2027 is the largest it has ever set in dollar terms. But a weakening rupee, an import-priced procurement bill, and a new reliance on provincial funding complicate the headline figure.
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