The evolving PAK-RUSSIA relations
By Syed Wakeel Ahmed Pakistan - Russia relations are not the same anymore…? Since Pakistan became independent in 1947, we had a pivotal role in the relations of major powers. Specially In Cold War when Pakistan sided with United States and went against Soviet Union. One of the reasons why Pakistan, soviet relations were incipiently hostile was Pakistan’s partnership with United States, cumulatively the security partnership with USA, which were intended to build a block against the Soviet Union, and obviously were resented by Soviet Union. At some extent Soviet’s involvement in Pakistan’s internal affairs were also the main motive behind despondent relations between both states. Soviet Union has remained impetus in sponsoring the insurgences in Pakistan historically. Weather in Baluchistan,KPK, the that time (NWFP) or the attempt in trying to alter regime in Pakistan for installing pro-soviet government. e,g; Rawalpindi conspiracy case against Liaquat Ali Khan is one