In 2025, China continues to be the dominant supplier of weapons to Pakistan, accounting for 81% of Pakistan's defense imports. This is according to data from various sources, including Moneycontrol, Defence Security Asia and Deccan Herald. This reliance on China has increased over the past 15 years, while Pakistan's reliance on the US for weapons has declined.
Here's a breakdown:
China: Remains the largest supplier, providing 81% of Pakistan's arms imports.
Turkey: Has emerged as a significant supplier, but still lags behind China.
Netherlands: Ranked third in supplying arms to Pakistan at 5.5%.
US: Pakistan's reliance on the US has decreased significantly.
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