Former Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan says the Prime Minister's visit to China is very important because, as summarized by a Beijing-based correspondent, it rests on three dimensions. First, to strengthen the relationship across strategic, political, and economic domains—deepening security coordination, aligning on regional issues, and expanding trade and investment through ongoing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Second, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, a milestone that reinforces mutual trust and public signaling of a durable partnership. A widely discussed but less spelled-out third dimension is the practical intensification of defense and security cooperation and technology collaboration, including energy security and supply-chain resilience, which observers say would anchor a more robust strategic alliance. Economically, the visit is expected to advance market access for Pakistani goods, attract investment, and secure favorable terms for energy, infrastructure, and digital cooperation. Politically, it signals that Pakistan intends to maintain a diversified foreign policy with China as a pillar while managing domestic expectations about governance and the distribution of project benefits. My view is that the visit reflects a pragmatic balancing act: Pakistan seeks stability and growth by leveraging China’s expertise and capital, while attempting to safeguard sovereignty and ensure that large-scale projects deliver visible benefits to ordinary citizens. The risks, however, include potential debt sustainability concerns, project governance challenges, and the need for clear, transparent procurement alongside efforts to diversify partnerships and strengthen local industries. If Pakistan can harness the partnership with increased transparency and governance reforms, this visit could yield long-term stability, stronger regional security, and a more resilient economy; if not, it risks entrenching dependency and uneven development.
Source: Statement from @PakTVGlobal
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Published: May 23, 2026, 12:29 pm
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