The basic points of Pakistan's national defense policy are: safeguarding national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity; Oppose India's hegemony in South Asia, strive to strengthen military cooperation with small countries in South Asia and compete with India; Advocate the establishment of a "nuclear-free zone in South Asia" and sign a non-aggression treaty with India. Appropriately increase military spending, strive to build an armed force suitable for Pakistan's "security environment", and strive to improve the modernization level of weapons and equipment. The source of weapons is based on the principle of combining multi-party introduction with self-production, emphasizing the development of national defense industry and striving to improve self-reliance. Do not rule out the option of developing nuclear weapons to restrict India. While strengthening the construction of regular troops, we should actively develop paramilitary forces and maintain sufficient reserve forces.
After the end of the Cold War, Pakistan's military strategy was adjusted accordingly. Pakistan adjusted its strategy of resisting India in the east and resisting the Soviet Union's expansion to the south through Afghanistan in the west, which was formed in the 1980s, and concentrated its main force on India. Pakistan will deploy 80% of its troops on the eastern border and 20% on the western border. In terms of operational guiding ideology, in view of its small territory and shallow depth, Pakistan emphasizes "preemptive strike" and "quick victory" to avoid a protracted war of attrition. In army building, we should implement the policy of steadily developing the army and strive to modernize weapons and equipment. It is required to maintain a balance with face-to-face opponents in terms of the number of troops and strive to be superior to opponents in weapons and equipment.
On the issue of developing nuclear weapons, Pakistan has adopted a policy of not giving up the nuclear option as long as India does not give up its nuclear weapons. Seeking the nuclear technology possessed by Israel and Pakistan can serve as a deterrent to India.
Pakistan's armed forces are composed of regular, paramilitary and reserve forces. The regular troops are divided into three services: land, sea and air, with 587,000 people in active service.
Reserve forces: 5 1.3 million, including 500,000 for the army, 5,000 for the navy and 8,000 for the air force.
Paramilitary forces: National Guard185,000. There are 35,000 border guards and 45 armored transport vehicles. There are 25,000 Pakistani rangers (Ministry of Interior). Coast Guard, with about 2,000 people, is equipped with 1 destroyers and 8 speedboats. The coast guard is equipped with 23 speedboats.