Costly Blunder: Pakistan Navy’s Dependence On Faulty Chinese Warships Endangers Maritime Security

F-22P Zulfiquar-class frigatePakistan’s ambitious drive to modernise its navy has become a source of mounting concern as its heavy reliance on Chinese-built warships and submarines exposes critical vulnerabilities in both operational effectiveness and strategic autonomy.Despite a staggering 20% increase in defence spending for 2025-26—an extraordinary move amid persistent economic turmoil and
F-22P Zulfiquar-class frigatePakistan’s ambitious drive to modernise its navy has become a source of mounting concern as its heavy reliance on Chinese-built warships and submarines exposes critical vulnerabilities in both operational effectiveness and strategic autonomy.Despite a staggering 20% increase in defence spending for 2025-26—an extraordinary move amid persistent economic turmoil and
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