Afghanistan, June 9 -- The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan is estimated to have cost nearly USD 1 billion per hour of combat, according to preliminary assessments. While India's larger economy may absorb such shocks more easily, analysts say Pakistan has borne a disproportionate burden due to its ongoing fiscal challenges, depleted foreign reserves, and reliance on international financial support.
Emerging evidence suggests that Pakistan's defense infrastructure faced considerable vulnerabilities during the conflict, which saw India maintain a strategic advantage across the operational timeline. In response, Islamabad has announced a significant increase in defense spending, a move that has sparked debate among econom...