Islamabad’s security and stability are of utmost importance to Beijing, as its investment – physical and reputational – expands rapidly.

Even if Pakistan acts against terror group Jaish-e Muhammad, Indian rule and brutality in Kashmir mean the causes of this stand-off will fester

Pakistan’s economic woes have been caused by poor policymaking, not its projects with China, but how Beijing reacts will be a lesson to its other belt and road partners.