Pakistan though tries to portray that it does not want to enter into bloc politics but on the issue of democracy summit, it seems to have sided with China and Russia. Mindful of the potential conflict between China and the US, the prime minister said Pakistan wanted to bring China and the US closer in the hope to stave off not just bloc politics but a “new Cold War”. The prime minister cautioned that the scenario appeared to be heading towards a new Cold War as blocs are being formed and stressed that Pakistan would not join any bloc. On the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, the prime minister noted that the worst and nightmare scenario had been averted. Commenting on India, the Prime Minister said in the presence of RSS ideology rapprochement was not possible between the two countries.

Source: The Express Tribune December 10, 2021 22:04 UTC