Debt-ridden Pakistan boosts army spending
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 27, 2025, 11:47 IST | Updated: May 27, 2025, 11:47 IST
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In a move drawing global scrutiny, Pakistan has announced an 18% hike in defence spending for its 2025-26 budget, allocating over billions of dollars to the military even as its economy teeters on the brink of collapse. The announcement comes at a time when inflation has soared past 30% in recent years, and millions of citizens face mounting hardship due to crumbling infrastructure, soaring food prices, and stagnant wages. Watch in for more details!
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