Speculation about Pakistan’s interest in joining BRICS has persisted for some time. However, on November 23, the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan officially confirmed that the country has submitted its application. “We believe that by joining BRICS, Pakistan can play an important role in furthering international cooperation and revitalizing inclusive multilateralism,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said … Read more
In this handout photo released by Pakistan Foreign Ministry Press Service, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, right, receives Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, July 20, 2023. Credit: Pakistan Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP Advertisement The recent visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to Pakistan … Read more
Advertisement Pakistan is among the frontline states in the China-U.S. contest for influence in Asia. As Washington cements its strategic partnership with New Delhi, Islamabad’s growing tilt toward Beijing is raising concerns in Western capitals. Last month, the United States joined India in calling out Pakistan for terrorism, indicating a clear shift in Washington’s South … Read more