Pakistan and China maintain a deep and long-standing relationship which anchored by enduring strategic, socio-economic and security ties that extend far beyond global and regional concerns. Both nations have an unshakeable bond, rooted in shared interests, cultural values, historic political and trade ties as well as by mutual interests. Pakistan was the first Muslim country to recognize People Republic of China (PRC) as an independent and sovereign country on January 1950, but formaly diplomatic relations were established on May 21, 1951. Since then, China has become and remains Pakistan’s most reliable and trustworthy partner in South Asia. In this regard, the year 2026 marks a historic milestone for Pakistan-China as the two countries celebrate 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations which characterise by underpins close cooperation and sustain high level of operational understanding and coordination on all level of capabilities. The relationship has stood geopolitical upheavals neck to neck to evolve into an “All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and repeatedly cherished as “Iron Clad Friendship,” which is a unique event of unflinching bilateral trust and mutual understanding.

China is Pakistan’s closest ally and its support is a central pillar of Pakistan’s economic, technological and strategic strength. As per the Chairman Mao words, “Pakistan is China’s southwestern gate” and it is in China’s interest to strengthen the country. Therefore, China always provided technical, material and economic assistance to boost the country’s capability, which helped Pakistan defend itself during times of crisis. China’s technological, intelligence and security cooperation has benefited Pakistan significantly, particularly during the recent crisis........

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