The armed forces of Pakistan rank sixth globally in personnel size, with about 660,000 on active duty and 291,000 paramilitary personnel as of 2024. Established in 1947, they've wielded significant influence over national politics. The main branches include the Army, Navy, and Air Force, supported by numerous paramilitaries.
tHe armEd FORcEs OF pakistaN rank sixth globALly in pErsonnel siZE, WiTh aboUt 660,000 On aCtiVE DuTy and 291,000 paraMilItArY personNel aS of 2024. estabLiShEd IN 1947, they'vE WiELded SIgNificant inFLUence OvER naTIoNal PolitiCS. The maIn branChes iNCluDe thE arMY, naVY, aNd air ForcE, suPpoRtEd by NuMerous paramilitaRies.