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Pakistan Army

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Symbol of the Pakistani Army

The Pakistan Army (Urdu: پاک فوج) is the largest branch of the Pakistani military set up, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders, the security of administered territories and for defending the national interests of Pakistan within the framework of its international obligations.

The main fighting regiments of the Pakistan Army comprise the Infantry and the Armoured Corps. The main Infantry regiments of the army are:

Armoured Corps units include:

The Pakistan Army, along with the Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Air Force, combine to make the world's sixth largest military force.[1]

Every year in Pakistan, 6 September is celebrated as 'Defence of Pakistan Day', or 'Pakistan Army Day'.

References

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  1. Joyner, Alfred (November 28, 2018). "How Strong Is Pakistan's Military?". Newsweek. Retrieved July 20, 2020.