I sat watching the visuals of that handshake in Beijing last week-Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi clasping hands with Wang Xiaohong-and my gut told me this wasn’t just standard diplomatic protocol. It looked and felt like a warning shot, fired directly across the bow of anyone foolish enough to try to destabilise this region. In a world of transactional alliances where friends come and go based on convenience, China stands apart. They are not just a superpower; they are an “Ironclad Brother.” And this week, that brotherhood decided to pick up a bigger shield and a much sharper sword.

The understanding reached in Beijing is substantial and deeply strategic. We aren’t just talking about vague promises of cooperation; the ministers agreed to strengthen “rapid response mechanisms” and expand police training exchange programs. But what caught my veteran eye was Minister Naqvi’s emphasis on adopting Chinese AI-based technologies to combat modern terror and cyber warfare. This is a game-changer. By integrating China’s technological supremacy with Pakistan’s battle-hardened ground intelligence, we are creating a security........

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