Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has commended the exceptional performance of Chinese-made defence systems used by Pakistan during its four-day border clash with India in May this year.

Speaking to Bloomberg, Lt Gen Chaudhry highlighted that the advanced platforms “performed exceptionally well,” reflecting Pakistan’s commitment to technological excellence and strategic readiness.

The May confrontation marked the first major deployment of modern Chinese systems such as the J-10C fighter jets — credited by Islamabad with successfully downing multiple Indian aircraft, including French-made Rafales.

Lt Gen Chaudhry reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance on transparency, saying, “Pakistan has never tried to play with figures and facts,” as he emphasized the importance of credibility and restraint in regional security narratives.

He noted that Pakistan’s defence strategy focuses not on arms competition, but on acquiring cost-effective, reliable, and efficient technology that ensures national security while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

“We are not in a military catch-up race,” he said, underlining that Pakistan’s defence budget remains modest compared to India’s, reflecting a policy grounded in pragmatism and peace.

Pakistan continues to diversify its defence partnerships, valuing innovation and mutual cooperation — as seen in recent engagements between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese defence manufacturers.

Lt Gen Chaudhry’s remarks underscore Pakistan’s aspiration to maintain balance, stability, and regional harmony through responsible defence modernization.