Constitution of Pakistan stipulates that the president is the supreme commander of the armed forces.

　　Pakistani military implements mercenary system. The service years for the Army are 7 years, but for Navy and Air Force 7 to 8 years.

　　The Armed forces are composed of the active force, reserve force and local force, totaling about 569,000 troops.

　　The total defense budget of 2007 to 2008 is about USD4.583 billion.