As attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan intensify, Islamabad faces tough choices about its relationship with Beijing and its own strategic sovereignty. Balancing security imperatives with regional pressures, Pakistan confronts harsh realities: can it safeguard Chinese interests without sacrificing autonomy, or will growing dependence reshape its alliances? This strategic recalibration may redefine Pakistan’s role in a region where China’s expectations and Islamabad’s security challenges continue to clash.
