A ceasefire, brokered by the Trump administration, is now in place, marking a significant shift in the Pakistan-India dynamic. This development has brought the Kashmir issue into the international spotlight, amplifying global attention to the longstanding conflict. However, from Pakistan’s perspective, the continued suspension of the Indus Water Treaty remains a pressing concern, threatening water security and regional stability.

China has proven itself as Pakistan’s iron brother. On paper, the comparison between the two archrivals—Pakistan and India—seems stark. Pakistan’s defense spending is one-eighth of India’s, its economic size one-tenth, and its foreign exchange reserves a mere rounding error for the latter.

Yet, Pakistan holds an edge in modern warfare, bolstered by China’s latest weaponry technology and unwavering support, especially when Western backing leans toward India. Despite recent years seeing Chinese citizens killed in Pakistan, China has not hesitated to stand firm.

The enemy of my enemy is........

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