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Pakistan’s Growing Reliance on China Raises Concerns Over Autonomy

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London, March 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s increasing reliance on China raises concerns over Islamabad’s ability to retain operational autonomy and military sovereignty in a major conflict amid Beijing’s apparent involvement in its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programme. For decades, China has significantly contributed to Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities by providing enriched uranium, along with essential materials and expertise since the 1970s, a report has highlighted.Writing for UK-base…