Information about Pakistan Military force and army structure.

Pakistan is a state established in 1947 as a result of India's war of independence. The military force of the country is called Pakistan Armed Forces. The Pakistan Armed Forces are divided into three main branches: Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy. The Pakistan Army is the country's largest military force and the sixth largest in the world in terms of total personnel. The main mission of the army is to protect Pakistan's territorial integrity, ensure internal security and support the country's foreign policy objectives. Pakistan Army performs various missions such as road, border security, counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance. Pakistan Air Force is responsible for ensuring the country's air defense and air operations capability. The Air Force has a large inventory that includes combat aircraft, helicopters, air defense systems and logistics support. Pakistan Air Force increases cooperation by regularly conducting joint exercises with other air forces. The Pakistan Navy is tasked with ensuring the country's maritime security, protecting its maritime borders, and supporting Pakistan's maritime trade. The Navy has a variety of naval vessels such as warships, submarines, frigates, corvettes and support ships. Pakistan Navy conducts maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean and contributes to international maritime security. The Pakistan Armed Forces are led by the Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan and are kept under civilian control. The country's military doctrine is described as an "Independent Nuclear State" and is based on Pakistan's ability to use nuclear deterrence when necessary to ensure its territorial integrity and security. Pakistan Armed Forces have also participated in various peacekeeping missions around the world. It also conducts counter-terrorism operations on the border with Afghanistan and plays an active role in the fight against international terrorism.