Economically, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has thrown up some opportunities -- but again, they are infrastructure projects. "Pakistan limited its foreign policy options by wanting parity with India, resolution of the Kashmir dispute. Right now, the Pakistani view of Pakistan and the rest of the world's view of Pakistan are... too far apart. "Pakistan's role has not benefitted people of Kashmir, even though Pakistan champions the cause of its self-determination. "He said religion as an instrument of foreign policy has had some usefulness for Pakistan until a few years ago.

Source: Economic Times April 15, 2018 11:37 UTC