India and Pakistan's Indian Ocean military buildup must be contained

Tensions with China in the Pacific should not overshadow this nearby hot spot

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Pakistan-made NASR ballistic missiles and launcher are displayed during a military parade to mark Pakistan National Day in Islamabad in March 2024. © AP

Farhan Bokhari is an Islamabad-based foreign correspondent who writes on Pakistan and its surrounding region.

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