From Beijing to Islamabad: How China’s Weapon Sales Impact Pakistan’s Economy

Regions of Pakistan, including Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, have faced economic crises and resulting violence in recent times, but the country’s economic priorities remain in disarray. China owes billions of dollars to Pakistan, and one way Islamabad is managing this debt is through the purchase of weapons from Beijing.

This excessive purchasing spree of weapons by Pakistan has led to its increased dependence on China for arms. Data shows that 82 percent of Islamabad’s...