President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used an Islamabad ceremony commemorating 75 years of Pak-China friendship to pledge Pakistan's full support for President Xi's global development and connectivity initiatives. The leaders underscored the enduring partnership that underpins major infrastructure schemes and regional integration, and they credited China with assisting in the development of Gwadar Port, a cornerstone project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The event, reported by Musharaf Zahoor, drew diplomats, business figures, and security officials, highlighting the strategic importance of Sino-Pak cooperation for Pakistan's economic trajectory and for China’s Belt and Road ambitions. The speakers signaled policy continuity and mutual benefit, stressing that closer ties will promote shared prosperity and elevate Pakistan’s role on the world stage. From a broader vantage, the ceremony reflects Pakistan's intent to diversify its external partnerships while pursuing infrastructure-led growth, even as observers caution about debt sustainability, governance, and ensuring tangible benefits for local communities. In my view, the alliance holds potential to accelerate development and regional connectivity, but it must be matched by transparent terms, inclusive planning for Gwadar, and safeguards that guarantee local employment, environmental stewardship, and genuine economic resilience rather than overreliance on a single partner.
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Published: May 21, 2026, 10:52 am
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