In a bold call to strengthen Pakistan’s defense posture, Senator Faisal Vawda on Wednesday proposed tripling the country’s military budget and doubling the salaries of armed forces personnel, citing the worsening regional security landscape.
Speaking during a Senate session, Vawda emphasized that all development spending should be frozen and diverted to national defense, arguing that survival takes precedence over infrastructure.
“In times of war, we must prioritize defense over development,” Vawda stated, urging immediate financial restructuring in favor of Pakistan’s armed forces.
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He also recommended including opposition senators in foreign diplomatic delegations to build a more united front in global affairs.
Senators React to Regional Threats, Violence Against Civilians
The session also saw Senator Irfan Siddiqui condemn violent acts targeting children and public infrastructure, stating such actions fall outside the realm of any legitimate political struggle.
Former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar echoed concerns about India’s alleged proxy involvement in recent attacks on Pakistani soil, warning that “India must learn from Pakistan’s retaliatory responses.”
Meanwhile, Senator Sherry Rehman of the PPP reiterated her party’s support for peace and dialogue, but drew a firm line against engaging with militants involved in child killings, saying:
“Those who murder children are not political stakeholders — they are terrorists.”
