ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked among the top 15 global military powers in the 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) Index, securing the 12th position out of 145 countries considered for the annual review. India, Pakistan's nuclear-armed neighbour, ranked higher at 4th place.

"The GFP Index denotes Pakistan as a top 15 global military power," the GFP stated on its website. "For 2025, Pakistan is ranked 12th, reflecting its strategic military capabilities.
In terms of specific military strengths, Pakistan ranked 7th globally for air fleet strength, while India was placed 4th. For naval power, Pakistan was ranked 27th, with India ahead at 6th position.

"The GFP Index highlighted that while both nations continue to grow their military capabilities, India maintains a stronger position in certain areas, such as naval and air fleet strength.

According to ideaspakistan website Pakistan’s military has always maintained a strong presence at the forefront of national developments whilst remaining focused on its primary aim of defending the country’s borders.

The performance of the Pakistan military has earned them national and international acclaim both at home internationally, celebrating their efforts in bringing about law and order in Pakistan, partaking in UN peace efforts, and providing fundamental support and resources during the many natural disasters which sadly Pakistan has faced.

Earlier, a report published on a globalfirepower.com website ranked Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as the seventh in the world’s most powerful air forces based on their aircraft inventory, including fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft.
According to the report, Pakistan operates 1,434 fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft. Egypt, Turkey, and France round out the top ten, with respective inventories of 1,080, 1,069, and 972 aircrafts.

The report highlights the evolving landscape of air power, with countries like China rapidly advancing their technological capabilities, while others, such as Russia, face challenges in maintaining their fleets due to ongoing conflicts.

The United States was identified as the strongest air force globally, followed by Russia and China in second and third places, respectively. India ranked fourth, South Korea fifth, and Japan sixth.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 30 2025

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