AS we move through the second quarter of 2026, the tectonic plates of global geopolitics are shifting with unprecedented speed.

For Pakistan, this year is not merely another chapter in its diplomatic history but a moment of reckoning. With BRICS under India’s chairmanship, the spotlight on Islamabad’s pending membership has shifted from a quiet aspiration to a high-stakes economic strategy. In an increasingly multipolar world, joining this bloc is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

The 18th BRICS Summit arrives at a time when the grouping has expanded into a broader BRICS framework. With new entrants such as Indonesia alongside Iran and the United Arab Emirates, the bloc now represents a significant share of the global population........

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