Bilawal seeks Karachi's role in Pakistan's defence production sector
Key takeaways
- Several countries have shown interest in purchasing defence equipment from Pakistan, he said, adding that nations around the world preferred battle-tested military hardware.
- "We want Karachi to contribute to Made in Pakistan defence production as well," the PPP chief said.
- The four-day war between the two nuclear-armed nations erupted on May 7 last year after India launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistan, following an attack on tourists in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Bilawal seeks Karachi's role in Pakistan's defence production sector Demand for Pakistan's defence equipment increased after victory over India in May 2025, says PPP chief By Web Desk | Published May 22, 2026
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday pushed for Karachi's increased participation in "Made in Pakistan" defence production sector, citing growing international demand for locally manufactured military equipment.
Addressing a ceremony after inaugurating Karachi's Shahrah-e-Bhutto, the former foreign minister said that demand for Pakistan's defence products had witnessed a historic increase after the country's victory over India in the May 2025 war.