Abstract:
Geo-Politics of Pakistan-China strategic partnership are highly vital and critical for both
regional and global politics. Both countries have enjoyed “all weather friendship” in last
seven decades. The major reasons for strong ties of these two states are ever increasing
Indo-US ties and emerging of China as economic power. With passage of time both
neighbouring states have further strengthen their relationship through numerous ventures
like CPEC, JF-17 Thunder and various military and economic agreements. Sino-Pakistan
ties are also important for strategic balance in South Asia to counter Indo-US influence in
the region. Although Pakistan has enjoyed close ties with United States but its increasing
tilt towards India has forced Pakistan to look for other options and China is natural and
best option for Pakistan in every aspect. Another aspect of Sino-Pakistan ties is Gwadar
port which has emerged as strategically significant especially against Iranian Chahbahar
port which is being developed through Indian investment. Hence, to maintain the
economic, military, and strategic balance in South Asian Region, the Pakistan-China ties
are not only vital but also essential.
The Pakistan-India ties are also essential for the regional stability especially in context of
the US-India nexus in the South Asia. Both India and USA are trying hard to tilt the geo
strategic balance in their favor tackling Pakistan-China policies and strategic steps in the
region i.e. Gwadar Port, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and presence in
Indian Ocean. Although Pakistan was the front ally in War Against Terrorism with the
US, but the America has shown its clear tilt towards India signing major trade, military
and nuclear deals, hence Pakistan has strengthened its ties with China and further seeking
strong relations with Russia and other regional states.
