What are the Pakistan Armed Forces?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: What are the Pakistan Armed Forces?


A: The Pakistan Armed Forces are the overall unified military forces of Pakistan.

Q: When were the Pakistan Armed Forces first formed?


A: The Pakistan Armed Forces were formed when Pakistan achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.

Q: What are the component branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces?


A: The component branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces are the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Paramilitary forces of Pakistan, Pakistan Coast Guard, and Pakistan Strategic Nuclear Command.

Q: How many people are on active duty in the Pakistani military?


A: Approximately 620,000 people are on active duty in the Pakistani military.

Q: What is the total size of the Military of Pakistan?


A: Combined with the 302,000 strong Paramilitary forces and the Coast Guard, the Military of Pakistan has a total size of nearly 1,000,000 people.

Q: What is the ranking of the Pakistani military in terms of size?


A: The Pakistani military is the world's 7th largest armed force as of 2007.

Q: What is the function of the Pakistan Strategic Nuclear Command?


A: The Pakistan Strategic Nuclear Command is a component of the Pakistan Armed Forces that is responsible for the policy formulation, employment and deployment, and command and control of the country's strategic nuclear weapons.


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