On February 20, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong offered a timely and compelling blueprint for the next chapter of China-Pakistan relations in his op-ed in the Daily Times. His message was clear: it is time to elevate the partnership—not just diplomatically, but economically, strategically, and socially. For Pakistan, this is more than just polite diplomacy. It’s a wake-up call—and an opportunity.

At the heart of this evolving partnership is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), often touted as a “game-changer.” But nearly a decade since its inception, it is becoming more than that. It is now the backbone of Pakistan’s development ambitions, a physical and metaphorical artery connecting the mountains of Karakoram to the deep-sea ports of Gwadar. The recent $6.8 billion revamp of Pakistan’s railway........

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