Editorial | PM Sharif’s visit reaffirms China-Pakistan ‘iron brother’ relationship

Editorial | PM Sharif’s visit reaffirms China-Pakistan ‘iron brother’ relationship

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif concluded a four-day Beijing visit marking 75 years of diplomatic ties, with Xi Jinping pledging continued investment in Pakistan's infrastructure, AI development, and economic growth. For tech and policy leaders, the deal signals China expanding its AI and industrial footprint in South Asia through CPEC-linked programs — a concrete move in the broader competition for influence over emerging-market digital infrastructure.