Waz
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All well and good you just forgot Qatar.
You also depend on a nation which folded after a few strikes from Iran....
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All well and good you just forgot Qatar.
You also depend on a nation which folded after a few strikes from Iran....
Dalit
Elite Member
Pakistan has secured an excellent deal with Saudi Arabia, a relationship poised for exponential growth given Saudi Arabia's status as a booming G20 economy. Meanwhile, the UAE's influence is declining. Recent conflicts with Iran have severely compromised its security and tourism sectors. As the UAE trends downward, Pakistan is stepping up as the new regional trade hub. With Iran shifting its trade routes toward Pakistan, the geopolitical shift represents a clear net gain for Islamabad.
The Abraham Accords have clearly collapsed. The UAE is now desperately scrambling for regional allies, as evidenced by the recent visuals of the Emirati leadership hand in hand with El-Sisi. The desperation is obvious.
The latest defense agreement between India and the UAE is a complete farce, lacking both substance and credibility. Even you know it.
If the UAE were principled, it would cut diplomatic relations with Pakistan. However, given the duplicitous track record of Emirati foreign policy, they are more likely to maintain this contradictory stance and simply coast along despite deep seated grievances.
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onlinpunit
Trusted Member
Why some folks are assuming that we have any kind of bad blood with KSA ! These VS discussion is pointless.
The reality is
1. Bilateral trade between India and Saudi Arabia is around 42 Billion $
2. Cumulative Saudi investments in India are roughly $10 billion.
3.Indian Investments in Saudi Arabia is around $ 4 Billions.
4. There are approximately 2.6 to 2.7 million Indian expatriates residing in Saudi Arabia. The largest among all groups.
5. We are getting around 8 Billion $ as remittance from Saudi Arabia..
6. If discussion are fruitful, KSA will have 26% stake in two upcoming big scale refineries in india.
7. Even now around 15-20% indian crude oil import is from saudi.
Ps : the Bottom line is we are fly capable to having good relation with KSA and UAE and for that matter iran. !
Dalit
Elite Member
Former chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), A.S. Dulat, has said that New Delhi’s long-standing attempts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan at the international level had failed despite sustained efforts and lobbying.
In an interview with a British news channel, Dulat said India had, from the outset, sought to isolate Pakistan globally by advancing a terrorism-related narrative but was unable to achieve its objective despite employing diplomatic channels, international lobbying and other available resources.
Pakistan and India have witnessed strained relations in recent years, with diplomatic engagement remaining largely suspended amid recurring tensions and border skirmishes.
The former RAW chief’s remarks come against the backdrop of last year’s brief 87-hour military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, which ended with a ceasefire brokered by the United States on May 10.
During the conflict in May 2025, Pakistan claimed it had downed eight Indian aircraft, including four French-made Rafale jets, a Su-30, a MiG-29, a Mirage 2000 and a multi-role unmanned aerial system, along with dozens of drones.
Following the conflict, Pakistan increased its diplomatic engagement in the region and later hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, helping secure a temporary ceasefire between the two countries.
Speaking during the interview, Dulat rejected the perception in India that Pakistan would eventually disintegrate, saying the country would remain intact despite regional pressures.
He also suggested that India itself was increasingly facing diplomatic and political isolation in the region.
Commenting on Pakistan’s military leadership, the former intelligence chief said Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was receiving growing international attention and recognition.
He further claimed that the US president had referred to Field Marshal Munir as his “favourite field marshal”.
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Ex-RAW chief says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
Ex-RAW chief says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
Web Desk2:30 PM | May 16, 2026National
Former chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), A.S. Dulat, has said that New Delhi’s long-standing attempts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan at the international level had failed despite sustained efforts and lobbying.
In an interview with a British news channel, Dulat said India had, from the outset, sought to isolate Pakistan globally by advancing a terrorism-related narrative but was unable to achieve its objective despite employing diplomatic channels, international lobbying and other available resources.
Pakistan and India have witnessed strained relations in recent years, with diplomatic engagement remaining largely suspended amid recurring tensions and border skirmishes.
Maryam Nawaz orders strict security across Punjab for Eid-ul-Adha
The former RAW chief’s remarks come against the backdrop of last year’s brief 87-hour military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, which ended with a ceasefire brokered by the United States on May 10.
During the conflict in May 2025, Pakistan claimed it had downed eight Indian aircraft, including four French-made Rafale jets, a Su-30, a MiG-29, a Mirage 2000 and a multi-role unmanned aerial system, along with dozens of drones.
Following the conflict, Pakistan increased its diplomatic engagement in the region and later hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, helping secure a temporary ceasefire between the two countries.
PTA extends SIM disown period to one year
Speaking during the interview, Dulat rejected the perception in India that Pakistan would eventually disintegrate, saying the country would remain intact despite regional pressures.
He also suggested that India itself was increasingly facing diplomatic and political isolation in the region.
Commenting on Pakistan’s military leadership, the former intelligence chief said Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was receiving growing international attention and recognition.
He further claimed that the US president had referred to Field Marshal Munir as his “favourite field marshal”.
North Waziristan IBO kills 11 terrorists, arms cache recovered: ISPR
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir following the Pakistan-India ceasefire and Islamabad’s role in facilitating talks between Washington and Tehran.
Dulat also said Pakistan’s “balanced, active and responsible” diplomatic role as a mediator had strengthened its standing in the international community.
Referring to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), he said the less visible aspect of the dispute remained the continued unrest, uncertainty and sense of deprivation among the people of the region.
www.nation.com.pk
In an interview with a British news channel, Dulat said India had, from the outset, sought to isolate Pakistan globally by advancing a terrorism-related narrative but was unable to achieve its objective despite employing diplomatic channels, international lobbying and other available resources.
Pakistan and India have witnessed strained relations in recent years, with diplomatic engagement remaining largely suspended amid recurring tensions and border skirmishes.
The former RAW chief’s remarks come against the backdrop of last year’s brief 87-hour military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, which ended with a ceasefire brokered by the United States on May 10.
During the conflict in May 2025, Pakistan claimed it had downed eight Indian aircraft, including four French-made Rafale jets, a Su-30, a MiG-29, a Mirage 2000 and a multi-role unmanned aerial system, along with dozens of drones.
Following the conflict, Pakistan increased its diplomatic engagement in the region and later hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, helping secure a temporary ceasefire between the two countries.
Speaking during the interview, Dulat rejected the perception in India that Pakistan would eventually disintegrate, saying the country would remain intact despite regional pressures.
He also suggested that India itself was increasingly facing diplomatic and political isolation in the region.
Commenting on Pakistan’s military leadership, the former intelligence chief said Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was receiving growing international attention and recognition.
He further claimed that the US president had referred to Field Marshal Munir as his “favourite field marshal”.
Get Alerts
Ex-RAW chief says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
Ex-RAW chief says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
Web Desk2:30 PM | May 16, 2026National
Former chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), A.S. Dulat, has said that New Delhi’s long-standing attempts to diplomatically isolate Pakistan at the international level had failed despite sustained efforts and lobbying.
In an interview with a British news channel, Dulat said India had, from the outset, sought to isolate Pakistan globally by advancing a terrorism-related narrative but was unable to achieve its objective despite employing diplomatic channels, international lobbying and other available resources.
Pakistan and India have witnessed strained relations in recent years, with diplomatic engagement remaining largely suspended amid recurring tensions and border skirmishes.
Maryam Nawaz orders strict security across Punjab for Eid-ul-Adha
The former RAW chief’s remarks come against the backdrop of last year’s brief 87-hour military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, which ended with a ceasefire brokered by the United States on May 10.
During the conflict in May 2025, Pakistan claimed it had downed eight Indian aircraft, including four French-made Rafale jets, a Su-30, a MiG-29, a Mirage 2000 and a multi-role unmanned aerial system, along with dozens of drones.
Following the conflict, Pakistan increased its diplomatic engagement in the region and later hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, helping secure a temporary ceasefire between the two countries.
PTA extends SIM disown period to one year
Speaking during the interview, Dulat rejected the perception in India that Pakistan would eventually disintegrate, saying the country would remain intact despite regional pressures.
He also suggested that India itself was increasingly facing diplomatic and political isolation in the region.
Commenting on Pakistan’s military leadership, the former intelligence chief said Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was receiving growing international attention and recognition.
He further claimed that the US president had referred to Field Marshal Munir as his “favourite field marshal”.
North Waziristan IBO kills 11 terrorists, arms cache recovered: ISPR
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir following the Pakistan-India ceasefire and Islamabad’s role in facilitating talks between Washington and Tehran.
Dulat also said Pakistan’s “balanced, active and responsible” diplomatic role as a mediator had strengthened its standing in the international community.
Referring to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), he said the less visible aspect of the dispute remained the continued unrest, uncertainty and sense of deprivation among the people of the region.
Ex-RAW chief says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
Former chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), A.S. Dulat, has said that New Delhi’s long-standing attempts to diplomatically isolate
www.nation.com.pk
battalion25
Registered Member
India isolating Pakistan politically was nothing more then a pipe dream.
Pakistan is way ahead of India when it comes to international politics..
Pakistan is way ahead of India when it comes to international politics..
Dalit
Elite Member
It has always been wishful thinking on India's part to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and economically. Another wish of India has been the balkanisation of Pakistan. Just another hoax wish.
India is frustrated and angry. I suppose that is what India will always be.
India is frustrated and angry. I suppose that is what India will always be.
Meengla
Elite Member
While English captions are available, they won't do the justice to the flowery language used by Mr. Dulat, who was the equivalent of India's CIA Chief. OMG!! "Haramzada" (Bastard), "Kutta" (Dog) and the poor journalist tried to save himself by saying 'I am like your son".
Hahahahaha!!
Dalit
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Hakikat ve Hikmet
VIP Member
Pakistan in fact is becoming unbearably too much for Bharat! Just look at last one month's major geo-strategic developments, which helps Pak:
- The USA is now all set to retreat to the isolationist Monroe Doctrine, albeit 21st century style. No more global wars. Putting the American hemisphere - from pole to pole - exclusively under the US control. Open for balance in trade and talents. Restrict international investment. It means wider role of Pakistan as a security provider in the MENA region, especially now that Iran has won the war. And, Israil will double down on expansionism.
- The rise of China, who wants Taiwan and Tibet back. The USA has no choice but to be OK with it. Not to mention: Tibet is like a palm with five fingers of Ladakh, Sikim, Arunachal Pradesh etc. Bharat must be now panicking that immensely help Pak.
- Even Iran is no longer a wild card of Bharat against Pakistan. It's a tremendous achievement
- As for Afganistan and Taliban, all of her neighbors have now understood they must be dismantled and dispersed. Now is the time for Pak to bell the cat.
- Thanks to the utterly belligerent religious Hindutva fanatics, all the development in Pak military capability - FGFs, nuclear subs, missiles of all sorts etc. - will be taken positively by the powers that matter.
- The importance of Pakistan as a trade hub is increasing with every passing day
- Etc.
- The USA is now all set to retreat to the isolationist Monroe Doctrine, albeit 21st century style. No more global wars. Putting the American hemisphere - from pole to pole - exclusively under the US control. Open for balance in trade and talents. Restrict international investment. It means wider role of Pakistan as a security provider in the MENA region, especially now that Iran has won the war. And, Israil will double down on expansionism.
- The rise of China, who wants Taiwan and Tibet back. The USA has no choice but to be OK with it. Not to mention: Tibet is like a palm with five fingers of Ladakh, Sikim, Arunachal Pradesh etc. Bharat must be now panicking that immensely help Pak.
- Even Iran is no longer a wild card of Bharat against Pakistan. It's a tremendous achievement
- As for Afganistan and Taliban, all of her neighbors have now understood they must be dismantled and dispersed. Now is the time for Pak to bell the cat.
- Thanks to the utterly belligerent religious Hindutva fanatics, all the development in Pak military capability - FGFs, nuclear subs, missiles of all sorts etc. - will be taken positively by the powers that matter.
- The importance of Pakistan as a trade hub is increasing with every passing day
- Etc.
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Meengla
Elite Member
Pakistan-America relations under Trump II are almost back to the Pakistan-America relations when Nixon was the President. And looking at the Indian media giants like Arnab Goswami and General Bakshi, they are now almost as hateful of America as they are of Pakistan. A remarkable turnaround in just 1-2 years.
I don't think the Pakistan-America relations are going to ever be non-transactional but then increasingly that's all of America's relations going forward. For better or worse. The Trump II Presidency has been horrible for the Middle East but can't say bad for Pakistan. Not at all. Indians know that all too well.
Hakikat ve Hikmet
VIP Member
As for the MENA, not that bad either. Now they have understood what they need to do to secure themselves. One Musibet is better than a thousand Nesihat......
