Saudi Arabia has often been touted as the springboard of support for the Pakistani political establishment. This Gulf Arab monarchy has for many decades opened its financial largesse to sustain Islamabad’s declining economy.
Imran Khan seems to have already pushed the ‘militablishment’ to the corner and forced it to tread carefully. However, he does not seem inclined to rein in the military; he is only sulking over the former army chief’s alleged inaction to save him from losing his prime ministership…
Besides expanding the debt trap, the BRI projects have faced accusations of corruption, environmental pollution, and labour violations across these countries. The South Asian countries should play their cards right and avoid getting sucked into the 'debt trap' being laid by China.
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Is Saudi Arabia Recalibrating its Relationship with Pakistan?
Mohmad Waseem Malla
Saudi Arabia has often been touted as the springboard of support for the Pakistani political establishment. This Gulf Arab monarchy has for many decades opened its financial largesse to sustain Islamabad’s declining economy.
Unravelling the Taproot of Pakistan’s Current Economic Predicament
Toseef Ahmad Bhat
Pakistan's economic problems are caused by the nation's reliance on imports, political upheaval, corruption, and a lack of fundamental reforms.
Military vs. Democracy in Pakistan: Can Imran bell the Army?
Mohmad Waseem Malla
Imran Khan seems to have already pushed the ‘militablishment’ to the corner and forced it to tread carefully. However, he does not seem inclined to rein in the military; he is only sulking over the former army chief’s alleged inaction to save him from losing his prime ministership…
China's Debt-Trap Diplomacy in South Asia
Ankita Sanyal
Besides expanding the debt trap, the BRI projects have faced accusations of corruption, environmental pollution, and labour violations across these countries. The South Asian countries should play their cards right and avoid getting sucked into the 'debt trap' being laid by China.