Renowned American magazine The Diplomat has stated that 2025 has emerged as a pivotal year for Pakistan, marking its return to global relevance after several years through a strategic resurgence and a visible rise in military confidence.
According to the magazine, Pakistan’s military leadership in 2025 delivered a clear, firm and unambiguous state-level message against extremism. It described the army chief’s stance — that only the state has the authority to declare jihad — as a historic and decisive milestone in countering extremism.
The report noted that Pakistan’s military leadership strongly safeguarded national interests during the year, reinforcing state authority and discipline through a clear strategic vision. Military clashes with India in May 2025 attracted significant international attention and highlighted Pakistan’s renewed assertiveness.
Despite limited resources, Pakistan’s armed forces responded swiftly and effectively, strengthening the country’s strategic credibility and deterrence. The Diplomat said Pakistan’s successful military actions against India underscored professional competence and shifted regional military balance, drawing the attention of global defence experts.
Following these developments, Pakistan re-emerged as a central topic in global military discourse in 2025. The magazine observed a noticeable improvement in Pakistan–US relations after the crisis, while India faced increased diplomatic pressure in Washington following heightened tensions.
The report also termed Pakistan’s expanding defence cooperation in the Middle East as a strategic breakthrough, particularly highlighting major defence collaboration with Saudi Arabia as a milestone in Pakistan’s regional role.
The Diplomat further stated that global demand for Pakistan’s defence equipment increased, while China appeared satisfied with the real-world performance of defence systems used during conflict. This environment, the magazine added, created favourable international conditions for the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
On Afghanistan, Pakistan adopted a clear and reasoned policy stance, tightening its approach against the TTP. By engaging Qatar, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia as mediators, Pakistan effectively internationalised cross-border security concerns.
The report highlighted notable domestic successes against terrorism and increased international cooperation. Despite economic challenges, reform measures progressed, while the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after two decades was described as a major breakthrough and potential turning point.
Concluding its analysis, The Diplomat said Pakistan’s decisive action against extremism now reflects a clearer state policy, and current global conditions present a rare opportunity for reforms, stability and long-term national consolidation.
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