I t is now unquestionable that, after suffering more than two decades of declining international interest, when China appeared to be its sole powerful friend, Pakistan is entering a new period of resurgence. Recent pictures of the meeting between Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump at the White House, which streamed across South Asian television screens and social media, were quite emblematic.

The emerging trajectory, if it continues, may well return Pakistan quite strongly to the arms of the United States. A further international fillip has been provided by Saudi Arabia’s defence pact with Pakistan. Thus, Pakistan is likely to enjoy closeness with the US, China and Saudi Arabia, al

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