October 14, 2024
Pakistan’s ‘Diplomatic Waltz’ with China
Pakistan and China have been “iron brothers” longer than many of us have been alive, a partnership so robust it could make even the most stoic neighbour glance over the fence with a glint of envy. As Premier Li Qiang hobnobs in Islamabad ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, the stage is set for Pakistan to emerge as a power broker, not in Asia but far beyond. India’s complex dynamics with China add a twist to the tale and Islamabad might just dance its way into a more influential role. The Pakistan-China dynamic is the stuff of legends,


