Retired Pakistani General Tariq Khan has questioned the global standing of Pakistan’s Al-Khalid main battle tank, asserting it lacks the capabilities to compete with top-tier tanks like the American M1 Abrams and German Leopard 2. His remarks underscore concerns about the limited success of the Al-Khalid in international markets and highlight the challenges faced by Pakistan’s defense industry, which relies heavily on foreign technology. General Khan noted that recent defense agreements between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are unlikely to lead to Al-Khalid sales, as Saudi Arabia’s interests lie more in military collaboration and manpower than in acquiring this tank. The critique emphasizes the need for Pakistan to invest in advanced technologies to enhance its defense offerings amidst growing regional security challenges, particularly as it faces competition from more modern systems like China’s VT-4 Haider MBT.