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Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Pakistan-China ties model of political trust, enduring cooperation, says Pakistani expert
"CPEC has improved connectivity, eased our electricity shortages, and created a large number of jobs and educational opportunities," said Syed, the chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute. by Jiang Chao, Ahmed Raza ISLAMABAD, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The friendship between Pakistan and China is a model of political trust and enduring cooperation, said Mushahid Hussain Syed, former chairman of the Pakistani senate's defense committee, calling for joint efforts to build a closer Pakistan-China community with a shared future in the new era. Syed, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua that the two countries should seize the opportunities brought about by global political and economic changes to deepen their strategic partnership further. Reflecting on the 74 years of diplomatic ties, Syed said that from the friendship forged by the older generation of leaders, to the construction of the Karakoram Highway, also known as the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, and the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the two sides have established an unbreakable all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. Launched in 2013, CPEC, a flagship project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, is a corridor linking Gwadar Port in Pakistan with Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which highlights energy, transport, and industrial cooperation in the first phase, while in the new phase it expands to fields of agriculture and livelihood, among others. Before the launch of CPEC, Pakistan faced security challenges and a lack of foreign investment, the former senator noted. "China was the first to invest in Pakistan, showing firm confidence in our future and enhancing our position on the global investment map," he said. "CPEC has improved connectivity, eased our electricity shortages, and created a large number of jobs and educational opportunities," said the PCI chairman. He pointed out that CPEC has in recent years expanded into agriculture, information technology, green energy and other sectors, boosting development in less-developed areas of Pakistan. "In the Thar Coal Block-II Coal Electricity Integration project, local women can drive dumper trucks to transport coal," Syed said. "The Sukkur-Multan section of the Peshawar-Karachi Motorway has created jobs for tens of thousands of locals, and improved cold chain facilities and road connectivity have benefited the fishing industry in Gwadar." According to him, CPEC is not just about steel and concrete. "It is a people-centered development project," he added. Syed suggested that the two countries deepen cooperation in industrial relocation, critical mineral development, information technology, agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI), and 5G. He also recommended that Pakistan should learn from China's experience in drip irrigation and multiple cropping. "Pakistan has an educated workforce, and China is a global leader in AI, robotics, cloud computing, and green energy," said the former senator. "The potential for cooperation is huge." Looking ahead, Syed said Pakistan should formulate strategies aligned with China's development priorities, particularly in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and addressing climate change. "We must combine technology with efforts to tackle climate challenges and promote green and sustainable development," he said. Speaking about the younger generation, the PCI chairman recalled his first visit to China more than 50 years ago as a student and as head of the Pakistan-China Youth Friendship Association. "That was the beginning of my bond with China," he said. "The China-Pakistan friendship is a unique relationship that has stood the test of time, built on solidarity and mutual trust," Syed said. "China's success story is worth learning from, and the youth of our two countries should work together to build a better future based on peace, development and prosperity."
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pak-China dialogue: Soft power vital to counter disinfo, says Mushahid
Listen to article Leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars gathered at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under 'Friends of Silk Road' auspices, focused on 'Strengthening Mutual Understanding Between Pakistan and China and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Neighbouring Countries.' Speakers celebrated the enduring 'Iron Brothers' partnership, championed a multipolar order based on the UN Charter, and highlighted President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a catalyst for peace, prosperity and regional connectivity. The Dialogue was organised by Pakistan-China Institute together with a visiting high-level 5-man delegation from the Communist Party of China's International Department (IDCPC) led by IDCPC Spokesperson & Chief of Information, Ambassador Hu Zhaoming. Mustafa Hyder Sayed, PCI Executive Director and Dialogue Moderator, opened the proceedings by noting that the historic Silk Road friendship between Pakistan and China has never been transactional or tactical; rather, it is rooted in shared history, trust and a common commitment to uplift the wider neighborhood.' He framed the Dialogue as part of PCI's broader effort to amplify voices from Asia and the Global South, given the changing global scenario. Pointing to escalating Cold War rhetoric, he condemned the newly created US Congress's 'Countering PRC Influence Fund, 'which authorizes US$325 million per year from 2023 to 2027 to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party and the Government of the People's Republic of China, worldwide. Mustafa called the measure 'a Cold-War-era throwback that diverts resources from development and dialogue, precisely the opposite of what our region needs.' Delivering the Keynote Address, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of PCI, observed that the 'global balance of economic and political power is shifting from West to East, heralding the Asian Century.' He lauded China's 'peaceful rise as a source of strength for developing nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America', and thanked Beijing for its unwavering support of Pakistan's territorial integrity and sovereignty, especially last month in the face of Indian aggression. Mushahid termed 'Pakistani talent and Chinese technology an invincible wall for peace, security and stability in South Asia. Condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, the Senator called the attacks a flagrant violation of International Law and the UN Charter, and rejected narratives promoting a 'new Cold War or so-called China threat.' 'Security is preserved through cooperation, not military blocs, or demonising countries through disinformation', he stressed. Ambassador Hu Zhaoming, Spokesperson of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), described Pakistan as 'etched in the deepest hearts of the Chinese people,' adding, 'China and Pakistan are like two sides of the same coin—you cannot choose one without the other.' Highlighting the BRI's evolution since 2013, Ambassador Hu noted that over 150 countries now participate in the initiative, which uniquely 'promotes China's inland development while fostering global connectivity.' He urged younger generations to 'carry the torch of friendship forward.' Speaking for the Government of Pakistan, Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change, argued that the current world order is 'visibly fragmenting,' while China consistently advocates multipolarity, non-intervention and equality among states. 'The BRI embodies this vision,' she said, 'fostering a network of interdependent economies that choose dialogue over conflict.' Former Foreign Secretary Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry echoed the call for cooperative paradigms during what he called 'a time of flux where wars erupt and rules collapse. 'President Xi Jinping's philosophy of 'win-win cooperation and mutual respect,' he said, offers 'the most promising foundation for a future world order when the dust settles.' From the legal perspective, Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, emphasized that 'security and stability are paramount' for CPEC's success. He championed 'soft-power bridges' such as expanded regional-language media—including Balochi language broadcasts—to deepen people-to-people ties. Malik also proposed Afghanistan's inclusion in CPEC, calling it 'a natural extension of the shared-future vision.' The event was also attended by students and scholars from all the provinces, representing different universities, media, think tanks, as well as representatives of Chinese companies working on CPEC projects. Concrete proposals to jointly promote Pakistan-China 'Soft Power' were discussed, together with some upcoming events and conferences in this regard in China.
Express Tribune
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
From Standoff to Setback: Modi's Policies and India's Diplomatic Challenges
Modi says water once flowing out of India will now be retained and used domestically for India's interests. PHOTO: FILE Post Pak-India clashes scenario has once again established the fact that non resolution of Kashmir, water and terrorism issues would continue to hinder peace in the South Asian Region. Besides reestablishing Pakistan's conventional deterrence Pak-India standoff helped in revival of the Kashmir issue on the international stage, which served as a blow to India's diplomatic standing. Narendra Modi's wrong policies have not only led to disappointment for India diplomatically, moreover, his policy of bilateralism on Kashmir has suffered a significant setback. The Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) in its report titled 'Sixteen hours that reshaped South Asia' has termed Modi's flawed policies the main reason of severe blow to India's interests since India's defeat in 1962 war against China. Human history is replete with wounds inflicted by humans on other humans, but it is also true that societies, as they traverse the stages of cultural evolution, gradually begin to shed their animalistic tendencies. However, our misfortune is that we have a nation living in our neighborhood that still adheres to the philosophy of Machiavellian deceit and barbarism, as embodied by its political deity Chanakya, and its foreign policy is founded on the same philosophy. However, there is another side to the picture. The law of nature dictates that anything built on deceitful thinking will eventually decline. Not long ago, India had complete influence over all the small countries in the region, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal, and its voice was paramount in these countries. But when India's true face was exposed, the world witnessed how India's puppet regime, in the form of Sheikh Hasina Wajed, met its ignominious end. To harm Pakistan's existence, India invested heavily in Afghanistan, establishing centers of terrorism and using its proxies to target CPEC, in an attempt to deprive the region of developmental progress. India is also working on a plan to eliminate China's presence in Pakistan and the Arabian Sea region. Despite India's continuous efforts to create differences between Pakistan and Afghanistan, recent diplomatic developments have strengthened ties between the two brotherly nations. China, emerging as a reliable regional partner, has further reinforced this trilateral alliance with a commitment to economic cooperation and mutual security. Afghanistan's formal inclusion in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) marks a new era, which has thwarted India's destructive designs. India's fabricated narratives have failed to isolate Pakistan, which has consistently demonstrated responsibility, restraint, and patience, as evident in the recent India-Pakistan conflict. While India continues to engage in provocations, Pakistan has shown utmost responsibility. In contrast, the region, home to two billion people, might become a victim of Modi's political vendetta and obsession – this is not leadership but preparation for collective destruction.
Express Tribune
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Sixteen hours' that reshaped South Asia
The Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), a leading Islamabad-based think tank, has released a detailed report on the 2025 Pakistan-India standoff, describing it as a turning point that reaffirmed Pakistan's strategic deterrence and exposed what it called a "monumental miscalculation" by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Titled "16 Hours that reshaped South Asia: How Modi's miscalculation led to Pakistan's primacy", the 25-page report was launched by PCI Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed. He described the confrontation as "India's most serious setback since Nehru's defeat in the 1962 war with China". The report analyses the regional implications of the conflict that followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, tracing events through to the eventual ceasefire. According to PCI, Pakistan's armed forces, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, responded with flawless inter-service coordination and strategic clarity. Hussain praised the military's use of sophisticated technology, including electronic warfare tools, claiming Pakistan achieved cyber supremacy during the confrontation. He also highlighted the role of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), crediting their professionalism, training, and operational skill as vital to the successful response. Calling the episode "Pakistan's finest hour" since the 1998 nuclear testsduring which he served as Information MinisterSenator Hussain said the state exhibited "perfect planning, perfect coordination and perfect execution", further enhanced by deft diplomacy and effective media messaging. The report's cover, featuring images of JF-17 Thunder and J-10C fighter jets, symbolises Pakistan's advanced military capabilities. It also underlines China's pivotal support, noting that under President Xi Jinping, Beijing stood by Pakistan "like a solid rock". The United States also received praise. Hussain credited President Donald Trump with brokering the ceasefire and helping revive the Kashmir issue on the international stage, which the report described as a blow to India's diplomatic standing. The think tank recommends a comprehensive strategic approach based on three pillars: proactive regional diplomacy, "creative lawfare" on issues like the Indus Waters Treaty, and global narrative shaping through think tanks, media, and diplomatic engagement.
Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan hailed for military and diplomatic success in PCI report on 2025 conflict
Listen to article The Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), a leading Islamabad-based think tank, has released a detailed report on the 2025 Pakistan-India standoff, describing it as a turning point that reaffirmed Pakistan's strategic deterrence and exposed what it called a 'monumental miscalculation' by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Titled '16 Hours that reshaped South Asia: How Modi's miscalculation led to Pakistan's primacy', the 25-page report was launched by PCI Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed. He described the confrontation as 'India's most serious setback since Nehru's defeat in the 1962 war with China'. The report analyses the regional implications of the conflict that followed the April 22 terror attack in Pehelgam, tracing events through to the eventual ceasefire. According to PCI, Pakistan's armed forces, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, responded with flawless inter-service coordination and strategic clarity. Hussain praised the military's use of sophisticated technology, including electronic warfare tools, claiming Pakistan achieved cyber supremacy during the confrontation. He also highlighted the role of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), crediting their professionalism, training, and operational skill as vital to the successful response. Calling the episode 'Pakistan's finest hour' since the 1998 nuclear tests—during which he served as Information Minister—Senator Hussain said the state exhibited 'perfect planning, perfect coordination and perfect execution', further enhanced by deft diplomacy and effective media messaging. The report's cover, featuring images of JF-17 Thunder and J-10C fighter jets, symbolises Pakistan's advanced military capabilities. It also underlines China's pivotal support, noting that under President Xi Jinping, Beijing stood by Pakistan 'like a solid rock'. The United States also received praise. Hussain credited former President Donald Trump with brokering the ceasefire and helping revive the Kashmir issue on the international stage, which the report described as a blow to India's diplomatic standing. According to PCI, the conflict produced three lasting strategic outcomes: Pakistan's restoration of deterrence, China's emergence as a de facto party to the Kashmir dispute, and the United States' role as a peace stabiliser in South Asia. The think tank recommends a comprehensive strategic approach based on three pillars: proactive regional diplomacy, 'creative lawfare' on issues like the Indus Waters Treaty, and global narrative shaping through think tanks, media, and diplomatic engagement. The report also draws historical parallels, comparing Modi's decision-making to other infamous strategic errors, including Hitler's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. Senator Hussain concluded with a warning: despite the absence of imminent war, India is still pursuing what PCI terms a '3-D strategy' — to demonise, damage, and destabilise Pakistan. He urged vigilance, national unity, and a healing of political divisions to counter these threats and preserve the morale and cohesion demonstrated during the conflict. 'This episode has strengthened national self-confidence and revived public pride in the future of Pakistan,' he said. The report includes a detailed timeline of events, international reactions, and assessments of how coordinated responses and popular support contributed to Pakistan's strategic success.
