China is going to loan money to Pakistan which it probably can't pay back and is going to be hyper-dependent on China,selling its assets and shares of many public groups and institutions,just like what's happening with many African countries.
With the "help of China",many African countries saw their debts skyrocketing with little signs of development,the only difference is now China controlling their assets and plundering their ressources with the help of corrupt African leaders.
Don't fall for the amical speeches of the Chinese,they only seek their interests first,like any other country I would say.
I shall be honest with everybody in this forum. China have helped Pakistan in ways other countries could not (e.g. Saudi Arabia) and were not willing to (e.g. USA).
China have played a vital role in improving our military capability (and national security) over the course of years. China helped us in building
the bomb*; provided us ballistic missiles (e.g. M-11)**; continue to help us in building advanced forms of ballistic missiles**; is a partner in our Jet Fighter program (i.e. JF-17 Thunder)***; and is willing to sell various types of military equipment to Pakistan including submarines and main battle tanks.
*
http://www.nti.org/analysis/articles/china-pakistan-nuclear-deal-realpolitique-fait-accompli-1/
**
https://fas.org/nuke/guide/pakistan/missile/hatf-3.htm
***
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/stuck-in-sichuan-pakistani-jf17-program-grounded-02984/
Aforementioned Chinese favors to Pakistan are significant by any measure, and cannot be overlooked and/or forgotten. Pakistani society is in LOVE with Pakistani military due to its professionalism, services and sacrifices for the country over the course of years, and any country which play a role in strengthening Pakistani military capability, is viewed positively accordingly.
Pakistani values are such that we put our
true friends on the
pedestal - understandable.
China is also involved in various development projects of Pakistan, most notably CPEC. China have gone out of its way to win
hearts and
minds in Pakistan, and the feeling is being reciprocated.
Any Pakistani would acknowledge and appreciate Chinese support to Pakistan in all fronts (including myself).
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My concern is in regards to TRANSPARENCY in dealings with China. Pakistani citizens have every right to be made aware of the terms & conditions (and pros and cons) of economic dealings between the two countries because these dealings have implications for Pakistani citizens at large; Pakistani citizens should have a say in these dealings accordingly. Lack of transparency in such dealings will sow FEAR, and would have implications for people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and China.
Unfortunately, Pakistani political parties such as PPPP and PML(N) have capitalized on PAK-China relations for
personal gains and profiteering and not for the greater good of Pakistani society. Shady business practices and dealings should be discouraged for the greater good of Pakistani society; development projects in Pakistan should not be awarded to Chinese firms on the basis of kickbacks and profiteering like in the case of Neelum-Jhelum Hydro but on the basis of MERIT.
Furthermore, I am concerned about the amounts of loans being taken from China. Why are we taking so much loan from China? Why not develop the country in a sensible way?
China might be sincere in its dealings with Pakistan but Pakistani politicians are not sincere with their country on average. These politicians will sell entire Pakistan to the highest bidder for personal gains [if they have to]. This is the ultimate concern.
I envision a strong and independent Pakistan in which entire world is willing to invest and projects are awarded to investors on the basis of MERIT. This is all, and I hope that PTI will strive for this end as well.
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PAK-US relationship is another topic for discussion, but I believe that both countries have mismanaged these relations to the detriment of both so far. PAK-US relationship needs reboot, in a positive way.
