A disciplined, well trained smaller army is much better than a massive conscripted and ill trained army. Where morale is low and skill minimal, defeat is almost certain regardless of numbers.
No one is getting rid of the professional army. But in times of all out war, especially against much larger enemies, conscripts play a critical role in defense of the nation.
Instead of conscription why not train and equip FC AND RANGERS to standard of regular army. This will cost less time and money. We got force of about 80000-100000 troops in fc easily creat one or two corps
I don't understand why Pakistan hasn't maintained a proper Reserve in equal numbers. We should have upto 500,000+ in Reserves especially given that India has another million in reserve.
Pakistan needs to start and immediate program of conscription to boost reserve forces and build discipline in the country to fight a multi front war. Time isn't a luxury.