Well,
Every day one way or other GHQ's decision to overthrow an elected govt to please the americans is proving to be the worst catastrophe. Iran & Saudi going to establish relationship shows many things:-
1) China's established influence.
As China has brokered historic agreement and deal between two arch rivals. I bet one day China will brokered deal between south and north Koreas. China's approach is reconciliation, progress and connectivity. While US was always divide & conquer. World has recognized China as next super power. China is now a peer competitor to US, something which our generals who appears to be so influenced from US because of their trainings and all are unaware of.
2) GHQ's lack of strategic vision
I can never forget Bajwa's remarks in in security conference 2022 where he said: We buy weapons from China cos you (west) don't sell us. His mindset and statement is like a child complaining to his parents about some toys he wanted to buy but they didn't gave him permission. In my view, it was extremely foolish statement to make, it damaged our relations with China, also indicated how desperate Bajwa was to do just anything to please the west. In other words, he was saying that we have no choice that's why we buy chinese otherwise, we'd buy american or west. We see various reports on his pro-US and anti-China remarks with various journalist meetings.
Point is that GHQ completely lacked strategic vision, they had no idea where the world is going, they failed to recognize the strongest & closest alliance of US & india that there is no way US could put us in their good books when our worst enemy has become their strongest ally. There is no way they could give us any favor at expense of india. Then why on earth you would topple govts, create political chaos and economic storm in the country to please the outsiders ? Why on earth you annoy the only great power (china) which were backing you and supporting you all those years. Why on earth you were so eager to get in to US laps.
Year ago under IK govt, Pak were not only doing good at economic front like highest exports, booming textile industry, booming IT industry, mobile manufacturing, record sales of autos, record agriculture etc. But Pak was also doing great in geopolitics. Pak was doing OIC and inviting China in it (this made US upset against Khan), Pak was doing meetings on Afghanistan, Now we are completely discarded thanks to Bajwa's stunt. Whole region's NSA's including india met in Moscow for Afghanistan but obviously we were not invited. Its unbelievable how on earth our GHQ proved to be that dumb. They gave entire regional space & clout to india. Now no country trust us, Russia & China are now thinking Iran to replace us for many aspects. and whatever backflip jumps we did has not even impressed US. Asim Munir visited UK and others but not to China, Shaheen exercises got cancelled or postponed, China closed the consular office in pak, several other indicators shows they are simply annoyed at surprising & foolish moves by establishment. These moves have showed China clearly that Pak Generals are desperate to become puppets for US.
GHQ's strategic vision was apparent from "Jis din nayee hakumat ayee, dollar 1 rupiya sasta howa aur..."
3) Moment of Shame for many in PDF who used to criticize IK govt for not sending troops in Yemen.
We all remember many people in PDF were eager to send troops to Yemen, they were eager to discard Iran and participate in the war, There was one guy who always was ready to even start a war with Iran. Guess what, even Saudi & Iran patched up, where you'd hide your faces now? If you have so much habit of becoming mercenary for others then you have no self respect. So IK's policy yet again proved to be correct to not to become party in it. So the lesson in all that is NEVER let your military become mercenary for someone's else war.
Its time GHQ must apprise themselves with the real facts. Reconcile with China, stop selling any ammo for Ukraine (if they are doing it), Take benefit of Iran & Saudi agreement, Approach both (maybe through civil govt) and appreciate & support this agreement for region's prosperity, talk with Iran, make progress with Iran's oil & gas pipeline, and try to be a less puppet of the US, try to learn from Saudi & Iran, honorable countries do not always look at the west for their solutions, they do best decisions for their own national interests.
PDM had sufficient motive to overthrow PTI-led government [on its own] because of its corruption cases that were under investigation by NAB and FIA under PTI-led government, these cases are whitewashed by now.
Says NAB chairman took instructions from former prime minister Imran Khan.
www.dawn.com
Justice Athar Minallah criticises NAB's conduct; PM Shehbaz says Iqbal's integrity proven with acquittal.
www.dawn.com
"We stand vindicated," says PM Shehbaz; FIA admits records don't prove charges against premier and his son.
www.dawn.com
PDM is a powerful faction and could pull strings in armed forces as well.
Khan has oversold US-led coup narrative in this matter, this narrative has done more harm than good in fact.
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Pakistan is already aligned with China to the extent possible, CPEC is the single biggest representation of this fact in geopolitical terms and otherwise.
CPEC | China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Official Website Develop By Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives CPEC Secretariat 5th Floor, Science and Technology Building,1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2 ,Islamabad. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional...
cpec.gov.pk
Pakistan has a civil nuclear deal with China as well.
Pakistan seeks to resolve its energy crisis through collaboration with China, which has been Pakistan’s historical partner in civil nuclear energy.
southasianvoices.org
Pakistani armed forces buy arms from China as well.
Pakistan has moved forward with purchasing J-10 fighters from China, reportedly in response to India's Rafale purchases.
southasianvoices.org
In spite of these developments, look where Pakistan stands in the present.
I recall a post in which I provided a good overview of how US contributes to Pakistan's economic situation and households, and the issue of Pakistan's significant trade deficit with China which Pakistan is unable to address due to lack of heavy industry and demand for Pakistani goods in Chinese markets.
Well the Pak army failed to stop an indian missile over its territory. The army has became an exceptionally weak institution hired to kill on the orders of the white colonial master. Bajwa is a complete utter disgrace.
defence.pk
Is it advisable for Pakistan to put all of its eggs in one basket?
In Pakistan's case, it makes sense to explore explore new avenues to develop its economy and military capability while maintaining good relations with China.
The entire OECD bloc can offer much more to Pakistan.
But Pakistan's pathetic political situation and corruption is off-putting to many countries out there. Pakistan needs to address these problems and signal its commitment to globalization instead of trying to sell CPEC to global audience.
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KSA is exploring new avenues to develop its economy and military capability as well. Towards this end, KSA finds in China a new market for KSA to tap in full capacity and it is doing the honors.
KSA is one of the largest oil-producing countries in the world, and China has become its largest buyer.
- Saudi's oil exports to China amounts to approximately 1.69 million barrels per day in 2020, up 1.9% year over year - Anadolu Agency
www.aa.com.tr
Russia remained China's second-largest source of crude oil in 2022, following repeat top supplier Saudi Arabia, as Chinese refiners snapped up low-cost Russian barrels while Western countries shunned them after the Ukraine crisis.
www.reuters.com
This is a value-driven bilateral relationship in which both sides can meet important needs of each other.
China also has bilateral relations with Iran and could apply pressure on it to make amends with KSA.
But China cannot apply similar pressure on India to make amends with Pakistan. China itself has territorial disputes with India including in the J&K sector. China does not have territorial disputes with Iran on other hand.
KSA is
not putting all of its eggs in one basket but awarding contracts to foreign entities on MERIT and in search for collaborative partnerships with willing companies for in-house production of various types of goods. KSA is looking forward to diversify its economic options in this manner.
Saudi Arabia's economic transformation fuels a diverse, vibrant economy, attracting investment and empowering SMEs.
www.vision2030.gov.sa
Foreign Direct Investment
misa.gov.sa
The total foreign investment in Saudi Arabia exceeded one trillion riyals ($260 billion) during the third quarter of 2022, according to data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The monthly...
www.middleeastmonitor.com
Companies in Saudi Arabia - Find list of top Companies in Saudi Arabia browse jobs by company and apply for free.
www.gulftalent.com
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American hardware is globally renowned for its quality, it has served Pakistani armed forces well on many counts. It makes sense to be in the position to purchase Western arms if not exclusively American.
Do you think KSA has stopped purchasing American hardware? (NO)
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been given the green light by the State Department to purchase billions worth of missiles and equipment.
www.defensenews.com
There is much narrative building out there which push for bloc politics in line with Cold War dynamics. But KSA is moving away from bloc politics and pushing for globalization. Some people are mistaking this shift as strategic re-alignment with China, it isn't in strict sense.
Striking a normalization deal between the two countries has become a priority for President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
www.wsj.com
KSA is inviting global investment deep down (see above).
It is important to look at the bigger picture of global developments and not misread them.
Pakistan needs to step out from its Cold War era mentality and invite global investment, if it is grow and prosper. But Pakistan has to address its pathetic political situation and menace of corruption for now.
Some here accuse Pakistani armed forces of being shortsighted while same is true for them.
India did
not partake in bloc politics and look where it stand in the present in comparison to Pakistan. India is open to working with entire world more or less. It has trade relations with China as well but territorial disputes are ongoing.
