Explanation

Pakistan has dropped from 9th place in 2024 to 12th in the latest rankings. The Global Firepower Index 2025 evaluates military power based on over 60 parameters, including defence technology, financial resources, logistics, and strategic positioning. For 2025, Pakistan is ranked 12 of 145 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. The nation holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.2513 (a score of 0.0000 is considered ‘perfect’). This entry last reviewed on 01/09/2025.