Recognizing the incomparable China-Pakistan partnership
CPEC-II and the Action Plan offer Islamabad an opportunity to reverse its economic crisis, move towards rapid industrialization Islamabad: The world is undergoing rapid and multifaceted change, described by President Xi as a once-in-a-century transformation. State relations are changing. Friends become enemies and enemies become friends. Old hegemonic alliances, such as NATO, are under pressure. New partnerships are emerging, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). However, some relationships have resisted this pressure and remained stable. The China-Pakistan relationship is one such case. In 2025, this relationship entered a new era with two major milestones: the launch of CPEC-II and the
