Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in

For years, Pakistan has boasted of its “iron brotherhood” with China, presenting the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a symbol of unshakable friendship. Roads, power plants, ports, and railways—over $60 billion worth of investments—were dressed up as development miracles. Yet, in reality, these projects became lifelines for a struggling economy that no one else

Pakistan and China have formally agreed to advance the next phase of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), introducing five new development corridors. The understanding followed a high-level meeting in Beijing between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Scale of Investment Both sides signed agreements worth around US $8.5 billion,

In Islamabad on August 21, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. Both leaders reviewed the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and agreed to start new projects under the initiative. While exact details of these projects were not disclosed, officials said they would cover infrastructure, energy, and […]

In a move with far-reaching regional implications, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The decision was taken during an informal trilateral meeting held in Beijing on May 21, 2025, with the aim of boosting infrastructure, connectivity, and economic cooperation in the region. “China,

China has extended the repayment period of a $2.4 billion loan to Pakistan by two years, offering critical financial relief as the country navigates ongoing economic difficulties.