India, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan has shifted arms procurement from Russia to U.S. allies, seeking leverage over Washington.

New Delhi: In what is seen as a move to reduce hostility between the two countries and counter India's growing closeness to the United States, Pakistan military commanders have instructed one of their main arms intermediaries to start purchasing arms and ammunition from the United States and its allies, moving away from their traditional supplier, Russia.

It is pertinent to mention that the last arms-related transaction between Washington and Islamabad, according to the SIPRI database, took place in 2020 when Pakistan ordered gas turbines, which were delivered in 2023. Prior to that, Pakistan had received second-hand offe...