Chinese dilemma in Afghanistan

Last week, Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul, Mansoor Khan, discussed expanding the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan with the interim Afghan government. He stated post discussions, “I think there has been deep interest in terms of developing economic connectivity of Afghanistan with Pakistan through CPEC and with other neighbouring countries including Iran, China, Central Asian countries,” adding,
“Afghanistan has been plunged into economic crisis as the nation’s international assistance has been largely cut off.” Pakistan is desperate to have financial assistance restored, which the world avoids. (Read More)