Why is West Asia Betting on a Struggling Pakistan? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Why is West Asia Betting on a Struggling Pakistan? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

West Asian countries, especially Gulf Muslim states, are lining up to invest in Pakistan's struggling economy. Iran's president visited Pakistan last month to expand trade relations. Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is also expected to visit later this month and sign investment deals worth $5 billion. Pakistan is expecting investments worth $50 billion from Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the next five years. The rush to invest comes amid Islamabad's expedited push to privatise state-owned businesses and hand out licenses to mine natural resources. Will this hurried sell-off hurt Pakistan in the long run? How should India see this growing partnership between West Asia and Pakistan? Palki Sharma tells you.

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