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Pak-China relations have been exemplary in the contemporary international politics. Both States have been maintaining strong ties in terms of diplomatic and military cooperation. However, the close economic cooperation has added a new dimension in the Pak-China all weather partnership. Over the years, China and Pakistan strategic cooperation has evolved at unprecedented level. In the year 2013, the Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the construction of One Belt One Road (OBOR) that aims to connect China with West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and Middle East. It is a bitter fact that, since 9/11 Pakistan has suffered in socio-political and especially in economic dimension. The regional security environment and rise of extremism and terrorism has resulted into the hampering economic development. Therefore, the CPEC project will prove to be game changer and when completed it will have deep impact on economic development of Pakistan in future. The CPEC provides an opportunity for Pakistan to stabilize its society and reshape its positive image at international level from fragile State to emerging economy in the South Asian region. The rise of China in economic sphere has been jealously seen by other developed countries while for Pakistan it has been a blessing factor. Thus, PakChina strategic partnership entered into the new phase of economic cooperation that will certainly change the dynamics of the regional politics. This paper aims to discuss the multiple dimensions of CPEC its importance for Pakistan and China along with its internal and external challenges. Moreover, economic and security perspectives will be focused in detail. To fully understand the role of CPEC as driving force of economic prosperity, this paper discusses its potential as a game changer for both China and Pakistan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Afghanistan has always drawn the attention of the world due to its geo-strategic location. Its proximity with the Central Asian States makes it more important for the world. The 9/11 episode, US intervention in Afghanistan and now the drawdown of ISAF from Afghanistan have further compelled both Pakistan and India to play a zero-sum game there. This has given great momentum to the Indo- Pak rivalry each with its own set of stated objectives and strategies. This paper analyzes the Indo-Pak rivalry in the post 9/11 scenario. This will also analyze the different objectives and strategies adopted by both the archrivals to increase their rivalry against each other. For Pakistan, Afghanistan is more important for its strategic significance and easy access to the CARs. India, on the other hand, seeks all the objectives that are hostile to Pakistan in order to deprive Pakistan of her strategic depth in Afghanistan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]