We will help… India cuts aid to Maldives, Pakistan, which was begging the world, made big talk about small things

Cash-strapped Pakistan assured Maldives of its support to meet the urgent development needs of the island nation in the Indian Ocean. During a telephone conversation with President Mohammad Muizzu, Pakistan’s acting Prime Minister Anwar-ul Haq Kakkar discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, the President’s Office said in a press release.

It said Muizzu has also been assured of the support of the Pakistani government to meet the immediate development needs of Maldives. The two leaders discussed the top priorities of both the countries and talked about enhancing cooperation in the international arena. Kakar also extended his support and assistance to Maldives’ efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, the release said. Maldives established diplomatic relations with Pakistan on July 26, 1966. While Pakistan is a close ally of China, President Muizzu is also considered pro-Beijing.

Let us tell you that the country is about to go to elections. Ahead of the general elections to be held in Pakistan on February 8, a 13-member Commonwealth observer team led by former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan will come to Pakistan to conduct an independent and comprehensive assessment of the country’s electoral process. The Media and Public Relations Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat gave this information in a statement. Voting will be held in the general elections in Pakistan on February 8 and about 12.8 crore voters will exercise their franchise.