The Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF) continue to strive to be one of the best armed forces in the South Asia region despite the advent of another regional power. The sixth largest forces in the world in terms of active military personnel, PAF consist of three formally uniformed services-the army, navy, and air force, and are backed by various constitutionally-sanctioned paramilitary forces. Despite economic challenges, Pakistan's armed forces modernisation programmes continue to progress in the effort to strengthen the services. Pakistan is among one of those countries that have advanced defence technology. Being a regional nuclear power, the country is running the most modern missile programme, manufacturing their own battle tanks, missiles, hand weapons and ammunitions, among other equipment and platforms.
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