Political and economic instability has slowed Pakistan’s ability to fully realise CPEC’s potential, particularly its second phase focused on industrialisation, Special Economic Zones, agriculture and technology. The article examines how policy inconsistency, security risks, bureaucratic hurdles, weak investor confidence and political uncertainty affect CPEC and Pakistan-China relations.Read More

Pakistan’s foreign policy has increasingly sought to balance strategic relations with major powers while expanding economic diplomacy across the Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia and Africa. The article examines Pakistan’s engagement with global actors, its FATF exit, COP27 diplomacy, geo-economic orientation and attempts to rebuild relations with the United States.Read More