Islamabad, May 3, 2025 — In a startling revelation, reliable defence sources have confirmed that Pakistan is facing an alarming shortage of military supplies, severely limiting its ability to sustain a full-scale war beyond four days. The disclosure casts serious doubts on the country’s current military preparedness and strategic resilience amid rising regional tensions
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According to sources familiar with internal assessments, Pakistan’s armed forces are grappling with critically low stockpiles of essential arms and ammunition. This includes a shortfall in artillery shells, fuel reserves, and spare parts for combat vehicles and aircraft — all vital for prolonged warfare. Officials suggest that under current conditions, the Pakistan military could maintain full operational capabilities for no more than 96 hours in a conventional conflict scenario.
“This is not just a logistical challenge, but a strategic vulnerability,” a senior official stated on condition of anonymity. “Pakistan’s commitments to various international operations, coupled with economic constraints, have significantly weakened its defence stockpiles.”
The revelation comes at a time when geopolitical tensions in South Asia remain high, and regional stability is increasingly fragile. Analysts note that while Pakistan continues to modernize certain aspects of its armed forces, the lack of adequate supplies undermines its overall combat readiness.
Defence experts argue that this shortage may be the result of years of underinvestment, delays in procurement, and international sanctions that have limited access to critical military technologies and components. Additionally, Pakistan’s ongoing economic crisis has made it increasingly difficult to prioritize defence spending over urgent civilian needs.
India, Pakistan’s key regional rival, has maintained a significantly larger and more technologically advanced military, backed by consistent defence budgets and a robust domestic manufacturing base. Comparatively, Pakistan’s dependence on foreign suppliers — especially China — has left it vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains.
This development also poses questions for Pakistan’s international partners and allies, particularly those who rely on its participation in joint security efforts. It remains to be seen how Islamabad will respond to this growing crisis and what measures will be taken to restore its war preparedness in the near term.
