What Manu-mania?! Does not ring a bell.
Also, how do you know that India has not had back channel talks with Pakistan about flood relief? How can you be sure that India has not made a public offer for help because that will create a political problem for the administration in power? You have...
To those who perpetuate the myth that PM Shahbaz rejected Russian gas and/or wheat:
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/russia-ready-to-supply-petrol-to-pakistan-on-deferred-payments-report.751322/
How can you be sure that India has not reached out to Pakistan via back channels and has been politely declined? Some would think that forcing Pakistan to refuse a public offer for help from India would be a cheap political trick. India was good to not do that.
Before we decide to fall on a sword, lets consider the reality that Pakistani domestic politics will not allow for any aid from India. It takes two to tango. :coffee:
What started the protests? Is this protest another storm in a teacup? Or is there any potential for change through it? Hope some Iranian poster can give a practical view :pop:
In my experience, Iranian people are the most liberal bunch to socialize with. Western countries (especially Canada...
Russia does not need Pakistan's 💰 right now. But Pakistan as an ally would annoy the western countries who support Pakistani economy with privileged trade access. I think Russian credit to Pakistan may be tied to assets like typical Chinese loan for developing countries :coffee:
In the picture on OP, you can see Canadian foreign minister Ms. Melanie Joly working under Bilawal's leadership. A month ago, honorable FM Bilalwal invited his Canadian counterpart to visit Pakistan :cheers...
Sharp move by PM Shahbaz. It trumps the narrative that Pakistan is under American pressure to not trade with Russia as per Pakistan's national interest :cheers: