Can Pakistan Afford a War With India Amid Ammunition Shortage?

May 05, 2025 Komal Das Plus

India-Pakistan tensions rise after the Pahalgam attack. India halts imports and bans social media accounts of Pakistani cricketers, celebrities, and leaders

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Pakistan's military faces a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, limiting its war capacity to just 96 hours of intense conflict

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Arms deals with Ukraine have drained Pakistan's ammunition reserves, leaving its 155mm and 122mm artillery systems severely compromised

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The Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) struggles to meet domestic demands due to outdated facilities and surging global ammunition demand

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Pakistan's economic crisis, including high inflation, debt, and fuel shortages, has forced the military to cut rations and suspend war games

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Former Army Chief Bajwa acknowledged Pakistan’s lack of resources for prolonged conflict, with intelligence reports hinting at fears of retaliation from India

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Special Corps Commanders Conference discussed concerns over ammunition shortages as Pakistan builds depots near the border in preparation

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Selling ammunition to distant wars left Pakistan’s military vulnerable, its arsenals empty, and defenses unprepared for a potential Indian offensive

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