How ‘Iron Brother’ China is boosting Pakistan’s military capability

Team TOI PlusTIMESOFINDIA.COM
Mar 19, 2025 | 22:54 IST

The Trump administration is unlikely to scale up security ties with Islamabad despite the latter’s cooperation in nabbing a key IS-K terrorist recently. This could potentially help China to maintain its position as the most trusted ally of Pakistan

China’s strategic partnership with Pakistan has deepened with the delivery of a second advanced Hangor-class submarine. This delivery, part of a $5bn agreement for eight such vessels, is expected to bolster Pakistan’s naval capabilities in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

The submarine, launched in central China’s Wuhan, features cutting-edge weaponry and sensor technology.
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