Says Sindh is ready to become the "gateway for Pakistan’s economic development''; agreement to establish joint working groups; 2 MoUs signed on KE ownership, future collaboration framework.
Committee to be co-chaired by Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik, SIFC coordinator Lt Gen Sarfraz; sources say Saudi delegation due in Pakistan next week.
If pursued with clarity, the SMDA could be remembered not just as a security commitment, but as the moment Islamabad and Riyadh truly began to reshape their economies together through integration.
Says he also envisions the cooperation of the Muslim states of West Asia in the political security and defence domains following the deal, says Iran will never seek nuclear bomb.
Time and again, Pakistani leaders have looked towards Saudi Arabia in moments of crisis, reducing the relationship to a lifeline for financial bailouts.
Pakistan should reiterate that its nuclear weapons are meant solely for self-defence, and all relevant circles should exercise caution in their words and actions.
Khawaja Asif first suggests nuclear capabilities may be extended to KSA; later retracts, says nuclear weapons "not on the radar"; FO adopts cautious approach.
