Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:30am on 04 May 2025,Sunday India Global
Pakistan's military faces a critical artillery ammunition shortage, with reserves sufficient for only 96 hours of high-intensity combat. This shortfall is attributed to recent arms exports to Ukraine, notably 155mm shells, depleting strategic reserves and leaving key systems like M109 howitzers and BM-21 rockets understocked. Pakistan Ordnance Factories struggle to replenish due to outdated infrastructure and limited capacity. The issue was a primary concern at the May 2 Special Corps Commanders Conference, reflecting deep military unease. Former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had previously warned of Pakistan's limited capacity for sustained warfare, citing economic and logistical constraints. The ongoing economic crisis has led to suspended training exercises, ration cuts, and canceled war games due to fuel shortages. (PC: Global Defence & AP)
