Whose military strength is India and Pakistan?

 According to the Global Firepower Index 2025, Pakistan is ranked 12th in terms of military power, while India is ranked fourth. The Global Firepower Index claims that India is ahead in military power due to its developed and large population, strong economy, and strategic location.

Budget for war is a big issue. India's defense budget is 75 billion US dollars. Which is the fourth largest in the world. Pakistan's defense budget is only 7.64 billion US dollars, which is 38th in the global index. GDP and purchasing power also have an impact. The study has placed India much ahead of Pakistan based on 60 factors such as GDP, population, military power, and purchasing power. 

In addition, India's foreign exchange reserves are ranked fifth in the world. While Pakistan is ranked 71st. That is, Pakistan is 66 steps behind India in foreign exchange reserves. As a result, if Pakistan enriches its weapons stockpile in all foreign currencies to provide logistics if a war starts, India will be 14 steps ahead of them.

Manpower is also an important issue. Because when a war starts, it is not only the military that is at stake. Civilians play an important role. 

According to Worldometer, India is now the most populous country in the world. The country has 1.46 billion people. Of which, the total number of troops in India's defense is 51,37,550, while Pakistan's is 31,62,500. 

India's active army is 15,55,550, Pakistan's 6,54,000.

 India's reserve army is 11,55,000, Pakistan's 5,50,000. 

India's paramilitary forces are 25,27,000, Pakistan's 5,00,000. 

Pakistan also lags behind India in terms of air force strength. India's total number of military aircraft is 2,229, Pakistan's 1,399. Pakistan's 328 against India's 513 fighter jets. 

Pakistan's 90 against India's 130 attack aircraft. Pakistan's 64 against India's 270 transport aircraft. Pakistan's 373 against India's 899 helicopters (of which 80 attack helicopters are from India and 57 from Pakistan).

India also has a large arsenal of ground weapons. Pakistan has 2,627 tanks against its 4,201 tanks. Pakistan has 17,516 armored vehicles against its 1,48,594 armored vehicles. 

Pakistan has 121 warships against India's 293. India has 2 (INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant), Pakistan has 0. India has 18 submarines, Pakistan has 8. 

Destroyers: India has 13, Pakistan has 0. Frigates: India has 14, Pakistan has 9. Corvettes: India has 18, Pakistan has 9. Patrol vessels: India has 135, Pakistan has 69.

Airports and seaports: Airports: India has 311, Pakistan has 116. Merchant ships: India has 1,859, Pakistan has 60. Ports: India has 56, Pakistan has 3.

Since both countries are nuclear powers, the consequences of a full-scale war could be extremely dire.

What will happen to India-Pakistan war?

A war situation is about to develop between India and Pakistan. Tensions between the two countries are increasing due to the recent attack on tourists in Kashmir. Islamabad has alleged that India may take military action against them in the next 24-36 hours. Although New Delhi has not commented on this issue. However, the direction in which the situation is developing, the possibility of a conflict cannot be ruled out.

Although it is difficult to provide any reliable information at the moment about the exact number of troops or equipment deployed, according to various international media reports, both countries have increased their military presence on the border. Security has been strengthened in Kashmir and an alert has been issued along the Line of Control.

However, most analysts believe that the possibility of a full-scale war is low. Because both countries are nuclear powers and an all-out war would bring disaster to both sides. However, the possibility of a limited-scale conflict or retaliatory military action cannot be ruled out. Imtiaz Gul, executive director of the Islamabad-based Center for Research and Security Studies, believes that an all-out war is not possible. Because the nuclear weapons of both countries would act as a major deterrent. Praveen Dhonathi, senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, believes that there is huge pressure on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to retaliate. Therefore, there is a possibility of taking limited military action. Which could be bigger than the Balakot strike in 2019.

Analysts believe that the intervention of the international community can play an important role in reducing this tension. The United Nations has already called on both sides to show restraint.

If the analysts' predictions are not met, then if a war really happens, then both sides are likely to suffer huge losses. A large number of soldiers and civilians could be killed in direct clashes. People in the border areas could be displaced. The war would cause a major blow to the economies of both countries. Trade would be stopped, investment would decrease and inflation would increase. India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty will have a major impact on Pakistan's agriculture and economy. Air strikes and shelling will destroy important military and civilian infrastructure. Which will cause billions of dollars of economic loss for both countries.

Major changes will come in geopolitics. A war between India and Pakistan will not only affect these two countries. It will bring a major change in the geopolitics of the entire South Asia. Regional instability will be destroyed. This conflict will further weaken regional stability. Old petty problems of other neighboring countries will be seen being turned over to a new account. As a result, new tensions may arise between each other. As a result of the war, relations between different countries may be polarized again. Some countries have already called on both sides to exercise restraint. Regional terrorism will rise again. There is no doubt that the war situation will strengthen terrorist groups. Because the equation is simple. During the war, big terrorist organizations will flock to the countries that are convenient for them. As a result, they will ensure a kind of shelter.

Preparations by both sides:

Indian preparations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) after the attack. The army has been given complete freedom. They can decide when, where and how to respond. In addition, India has downgraded diplomatic relations, suspended the Indus Water Treaty and cancelled visas for Pakistanis. Some restrictions have also been imposed on the airspace. There are also reports of military exercises and deployment of troops on the border.

• Pakistani preparations: Pakistan has also brought its radar system closer to the border and is conducting air defense exercises. In addition, surveillance has been increased along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB). Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Taraar has claimed that they have credible intelligence that India is planning a military strike. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has also spoken of the fear of war and said that they will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if there is a direct threat to their existence.

Despite everything, it can be said that while the likelihood of an all-out war is low, the risk of a limited conflict or escalation of tensions remains. The leadership of both countries should exercise restraint. A negotiated solution to this problem is the best way forward for both countries. Otherwise, this conflict will pose a threat not only to the two countries but also to the peace and stability of the entire region. The international community should also play an important role in this regard so that the situation does not deteriorate further.