PAKISTAN-CHINA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN 21ST CENTURY: THE IMPACTS ON REGIONAL POLITICS

Abstract

The present study is to examine the strategic relationship between China and Pakistan has become a pillar of 21st-century regional dynamics Despite having a lengthy history that traces back to the 1950s, the cooperation has recently accelerated due to mutual objectives in the diverse areas of global governance, financial growth, and regional stability. By the 21st century, this partnership has expanded beyond its traditional confines to encompass the multidimensional framework, with key pillars resting on the economic cooperation, security collaboration and political alignment. Both countries came closer since then as mutually beneficial countries who would serve as each other’s supporter not only in regional peace but the world's geopolitics matters. The methodology used in current research is primarily qualitative method and all data given in this study would be collected from journals, official reports of organizations. CPEC represents a crucial economic fillip for Pakistan, providing it with the means to confront its acute power deficit, improve its infrastructure & create jobs. The results emphasize significance of fostering cultural interaction, strengthening regional security alliance, strengthening the economic cooperation, together with tackling the global governance issues.