Pakistan will create a new force in the military to supervise missile fight capabilities in a standard conflict, apparently a transfer to match India.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced the creation of the Army Rocket Force late Wednesday (August 13, 2025) at a ceremony held in Islamabad to commemorate the worst conflict in many years with India in May.
The ceremony was held a day forward of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day.
“It will be equipped with modern technology,” Mr. Sharif mentioned in a press release from his workplace, including that the force will show to be a milestone in strengthening the fight functionality of Pakistan’s military.
He didn’t give any additional particulars.
‘Meant for India’
A senior safety official, nevertheless, mentioned that the force could have its personal command in the military, which will likely be devoted to dealing with and deployment of missiles in any occasion of a standard warfare.
“It is obvious that it is meant for India,” he mentioned.
The two nuclear-armed nations have saved upgrading their military capabilities in the wake of a longstanding rivalry since their independence from British rule in 1947.
The newest stress between the 2 international locations soared in April over the killing of 26 civilians in Kashmir, an assault New Delhi has blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan has denied involvement.
A conflict then erupted in May, probably the most severe preventing between the 2 international locations in many years, which noticed each side utilizing missiles, drones and fighter jets earlier than it ended with a ceasefire.
Islamabad acknowledges the U.S. position in the ceasefire, however India denies it, saying it was agreed instantly between the 2 militaries.
