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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicChina Pakistan Economic Corridor

Topic: China Pakistan Economic Corridor

How world leaders have reacted to India’s Operation Sindoor

China, a staunch supporter of Pakistan, brands India’s strikes 'regrettable', while Russia pushes to resolve the issue on a bilateral basis.

China-Pakistan ties under stress. CPEC security concerns frustrating Chinese, hurting Pakistanis

China’s political secretary to Pakistan accused Islamabad of engaging in ‘false rhetoric’ about CPEC projects during an interview with The Guardian. Chinese embassy now claims the official was misquoted.

Pakistan ‘perplexed’ as China’s envoy says attacks on its citizens ‘unacceptable’

Seven Chinese nationals killed in Pakistan since beginning of 2024, and 21 since CPEC project began a decade ago. Baloch rebels have claimed responsibility for at least 2 attacks this year.

BRI was China’s trump card. Now India and its partners strike a blow to out-build it

India and the West began saying that the BRI was leading to debt trap among developing countries. This narrative became a success and undermined the Beijing discourse about China being an honest, sympathetic country.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.