Why US is questioning Pakistan's Rs 3 trillion defence spending

The US State Department has flagged concerns about Pakistan's military spending. Specifically, it cited limited oversight of defence and intelligence budgets, delayed budget proposal publications, and gaps in government debt disclosure. With Pakistan's defence allocation set to increase in the coming year, Washington is calling for greater transparency in how military and intelligence funds are managed.

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