Pakistan's&nbsp;mission in Argentina on its Instagram page has posted a cryptic message and blamed the Imran Khan government calling for "political substitution in Islamabad".

The message by a&nbsp;verified account said:&nbsp;"We may lose out the JF17 deal with Argentina also.&nbsp;The political substitution in Islamabad may lead to the revival of Pakistan’s reliability &amp; credibility. Diplomats can’t be ‘la raison’ for failures".

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JF17 fighter jets have been jointly developed by Pakistan and China and has&nbsp;been used by Pakistan's&nbsp;Air Force. Myanmar and Nigeria have also ordered the JF17 jets.

The development comes days after the Twitter account of Pakistan's&nbsp;embassy in Serbia criticised the Imran Khan government.

Watch | Gravitas: Pakistan&nbsp;embassy in Argentina lambasts Imran Khan

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The tweet, which was later deleted said, "With inflation breaking all previous records, how long do you expect @ImranKhanPTI that we government official will remain silent and&nbsp;keep working for you without been paid for past three&nbsp;months and&nbsp;our children been forced out of school due to non-payment of fees. Is this #NayaPakistan?"

The tweet had a video embedded with the song "Aap ne ghabrana nahi", a phrase used by Pakistani PM in the past. &nbsp;Pakistan's&nbsp;foreign ministry later issued a statement and said that the account was hacked.

Pakistan's mission in Argentina on its Instagram page has posted a cryptic message and blamed the Imran Khan government calling for "political substitution in Islamabad".

Pakistan's mission in Argentina on its Instagram page has posted a cryptic message and blamed the Imran Khan government calling for "political substitution in Islamabad". The message by a verified account said: "We may lose out the JF17 deal with Argentina also. The political substitution in Islamabad may lead to the revival of Pakistan’s reliability & credibility. Diplomats can’t be ‘la raison’ for failures". 🔔: The Instagram account of the Embassy of Pakistan in Argentina (@PakinArgentina) has been hacked and has been reported to #Instagram. Please note that all messages being passed through this account are not from the Embassy of Pakistan in Argentina. — Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) December 22, 2021 × JF17 fighter jets have been jointly developed by Pakistan and China and has been used by Pakistan's Air Force. Myanmar and Nigeria have also ordered the JF17 jets. The development comes days after the Twitter account of Pakistan's embassy in Serbia criticised the Imran Khan government. Watch | Gravitas: Pakistan embassy in Argentina lambasts Imran Khan The tweet, which was later deleted said, "With inflation breaking all previous records, how long do you expect @ImranKhanPTI that we government official will remain silent and keep working for you without been paid for past three months and our children been forced out of school due to non-payment of fees. Is this #NayaPakistan?" The tweet had a video embedded with the song "Aap ne ghabrana nahi", a phrase used by Pakistani PM in the past. Pakistan's foreign ministry later issued a statement and said that the account was hacked.

Pakistan mission in Argentina posts cryptic message on J17 fighter jet; blames Imran Khan government

According to Chanakya, ''an enemy's enemy is a friend.'' This quote seems relevant in the context of the relations between Pakistan and China.

In the last few years, these two countries have come together as iron brothers or ''all-weather friends'' as described by former Pakistan President Nawaz Sharif.

But critics have often expressed skepticism and raised their doubts on them really being allies.&nbsp;

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The limits of an informal alliance

Pakistan was amongst the first countries to recognise the People's Republic of China (PRC) led by the Communist Party.

The country's military dictator Yahya Khan had played a significant role in establishing formal diplomatic relations between China and the USA.

Since then both China and Pakistan have been supporting each other on sensitive geopolitical matters such as the Kashmir issue and blocking UNSC resolution on Pak-based international terrorists.&nbsp;

Similarly, Pakistan backs China's territorial claims on Tibet and Taiwan.

Pakistan provides China a key link to all Islamic countries. However, it ignores the plight of the Muslims in China's Xinjiang region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-authorities-seize-containers-carrying-radioactive-material-being-transferred-from-pak-to-china-430704">Also read |&nbsp;Indian authorities seize containers carrying radioactive material being transferred from Pak to China</a>

Pakistan fends off anti-China sentiment in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, a bloc comprising of 57 member countries.

In return, China offers great economic help and defence facilities to the country.

Increasing its share from 13 per cent to 63 per cent, China has now replaced the US as the biggest arms supplier of Pakistan.

Pakistan's missile programme is closely aligned with China. Its entire nuclear project is also dependent on China.

Lahore's relations with Washington went to an all-time low when the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden was found in Abbottabad.

As a result, the US halted all aids to Pakistan making it turn to China for funding.

Despite closeness between China and Pakistan, they have never signed a formal alliance treaty.

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China's reluctance in signing a binding commitment with Pakistan shows the country's trust deficit towards it. Beijing still does not consider it a reliable ally.

The Uighur Muslims that escape from China to Pakistan, are viewed as the supporters of East Turkistan independence movements.

The biggest drawback of an informal alliance system is that one cannot force the other to support the other openly during wartime.&nbsp;

The contradictions of this anti-India alliance

Both China and Pakistan have a cynical attitude, that is, they are purely guided by self-interest and they are distrustful of sincerity or integrity.

China has cultivated Pakistan as a client through its military assistance, generous loan aids, and diplomatic protection to counter the influence of the US.

China considers Pakistan as a bulwark against India that is developing rapidly. It wants to contain India through Pakistan.

Both India and China have been involved in territorial disputes since they fought a war against each other in 1962.

Pakistan wants to use a belligerent China against the ''persistent threat'' that it faces from India.

Even though an ''all-weather friendship has been touted much by China, it has not played a direct role in any of Indo-Pak wars.

China had refused the request of Richard Nixon to deploy its army along India's eastern border during the India-Pakistan war in 1971.

Pakistan's relationship with China is bound to crumble due to the difference in their geopolitical priorities.

China is an atheist country unlike Pakistan that is deeply religious. Radical Islamists of Pakistan consider the US, India, and other western powers as the enemy of Islam and expects atheist China to support religious extremism.

Hollow claims of China Pakistan Economic Corridor

In 2013, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was started after a deal between Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

China expressed its desire to spend $46 billion under the CPEC for energy and infrastructure projects in 2014.

It announced a new loan deal of $51 billion for CPEC in 2016.

Pakistan's civilian and military have boasted about the CPEC project. They believe it will solve problems of chronic energy shortage and aging road and rail infrastructure along with speeding up economic recovery.

But in reality, all these bold claims are hollow as the entire region in which CPEC is spread is prone to violence and is extremely volatile.

Perilous 'Karakoram mountains and Gilgit-Balochistan geology along with the unpredictable weather make CPEC vulnerable.

In the southern region, CPEC passes through Pakistan's insurgency-driven province, Balochistan, and is linked with Gwadar port.

In the Gilgit-Balochistan region, frequent protests are commons because of the environmental damage and demographic costs of the CPEC project.

 
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According to Chanakya, ''an enemy's enemy is a friend.'' This quote seems relevant in the context of the relations between Pakistan and China. In the last few years, these two countries have come together as iron brothers or ''all-weather friends'' as described by former Pakistan President Nawaz Sharif.

According to Chanakya, ''an enemy's enemy is a friend.'' This quote seems relevant in the context of the relations between Pakistan and China. In the last few years, these two countries have come together as iron brothers or ''all-weather friends'' as described by former Pakistan President Nawaz Sharif. But critics have often expressed skepticism and raised their doubts on them really being allies. The limits of an informal alliance Pakistan was amongst the first countries to recognise the People's Republic of China (PRC) led by the Communist Party. The country's military dictator Yahya Khan had played a significant role in establishing formal diplomatic relations between China and the USA. Since then both China and Pakistan have been supporting each other on sensitive geopolitical matters such as the Kashmir issue and blocking UNSC resolution on Pak-based international terrorists. Similarly, Pakistan backs China's territorial claims on Tibet and Taiwan. Pakistan provides China a key link to all Islamic countries. However, it ignores the plight of the Muslims in China's Xinjiang region. Also read | Indian authorities seize containers carrying radioactive material being transferred from Pak to China Pakistan fends off anti-China sentiment in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, a bloc comprising of 57 member countries. In return, China offers great economic help and defence facilities to the country. Increasing its share from 13 per cent to 63 per cent, China has now replaced the US as the biggest arms supplier of Pakistan. Pakistan's missile programme is closely aligned with China. Its entire nuclear project is also dependent on China. Lahore's relations with Washington went to an all-time low when the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden was found in Abbottabad. As a result, the US halted all aids to Pakistan making it turn to China for funding. Despite closeness between China and Pakistan, they have never signed a formal alliance treaty. Also read | Great game-II: India-Pakistan-China gas pipeline powered by Russia cannot be discounted China's reluctance in signing a binding commitment with Pakistan shows the country's trust deficit towards it. Beijing still does not consider it a reliable ally. The Uighur Muslims that escape from China to Pakistan, are viewed as the supporters of East Turkistan independence movements. The biggest drawback of an informal alliance system is that one cannot force the other to support the other openly during wartime. The contradictions of this anti-India alliance Both China and Pakistan have a cynical attitude, that is, they are purely guided by self-interest and they are distrustful of sincerity or integrity. China has cultivated Pakistan as a client through its military assistance, generous loan aids, and diplomatic protection to counter the influence of the US. China considers Pakistan as a bulwark against India that is developing rapidly. It wants to contain India through Pakistan. Both India and China have been involved in territorial disputes since they fought a war against each other in 1962. Pakistan wants to use a belligerent China against the ''persistent threat'' that it faces from India. Even though an ''all-weather friendship has been touted much by China, it has not played a direct role in any of Indo-Pak wars. China had refused the request of Richard Nixon to deploy its army along India's eastern border during the India-Pakistan war in 1971. Pakistan's relationship with China is bound to crumble due to the difference in their geopolitical priorities. China is an atheist country unlike Pakistan that is deeply religious. Radical Islamists of Pakistan consider the US, India, and other western powers as the enemy of Islam and expects atheist China to support religious extremism. Hollow claims of China Pakistan Economic Corridor In 2013, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was started after a deal between Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. China expressed its desire to spend $46 billion under the CPEC for energy and infrastructure projects in 2014. It announced a new loan deal of $51 billion for CPEC in 2016. Pakistan's civilian and military have boasted about the CPEC project. They believe it will solve problems of chronic energy shortage and aging road and rail infrastructure along with speeding up economic recovery. But in reality, all these bold claims are hollow as the entire region in which CPEC is spread is prone to violence and is extremely volatile. Perilous 'Karakoram mountains and Gilgit-Balochistan geology along with the unpredictable weather make CPEC vulnerable. In the southern region, CPEC passes through Pakistan's insurgency-driven province, Balochistan, and is linked with Gwadar port. In the Gilgit-Balochistan region, frequent protests are commons because of the environmental damage and demographic costs of the CPEC project.

Why China and Pakistan are not true allies?

Amid growing military ties, reports say China has delivered &nbsp;"the most advanced warship" to Pakistan.

The ship is a Type 054A/P frigate which has been named PNS Tughril by the Pakistan Navy.

China's Global Times reported the warship has "surface-to-surface, surface-to-air and underwater firepower" and can carry out "extensive surveillance" including combat management and "electronic warfare system".

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The state-run daily quoting the Pakistan Navy said the warship can operate in an "intense multi-threat environment".

According to China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the warship is the "largest and most advanced warship ever exported". CSSC added that it is another "major achievement of China-Pakistan friendship".

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The report claimed&nbsp;the warship will form the mainstay of the Pakistan Navy. China's state-run newspaper quoted a PLA expert who said that the warship has "better air defence capability" and "improved radar system" and has missiles with long-range.

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The warship was reportedly handed over to the Pakistan Navy during a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai.

Military ties between the two countries have been growing for several years. Reports had earlier claimed that Argentina was planning to buy Chinese-built 12 JF-17A fighters. The warplane is jointly built by Pakistan and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/agni-5-vs-chinas-df-17-missile-indias-nuclear-capable-missile-is-a-gamechanger-424757">Also Read |&nbsp;Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger</a>

China had delivered the first &nbsp;JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan two years ago and it has now reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid growing military ties, reports say China has delivered "the most advanced warship" to Pakistan. The ship is a Type 054A/P frigate which has been named PNS Tughril by the Pakistan Navy.

Amid growing military ties, reports say China has delivered "the most advanced warship" to Pakistan. The ship is a Type 054A/P frigate which has been named PNS Tughril by the Pakistan Navy. China's Global Times reported the warship has "surface-to-surface, surface-to-air and underwater firepower" and can carry out "extensive surveillance" including combat management and "electronic warfare system". Also Read: How China's 'greyzone warfare' is designed to subdue the enemy The state-run daily quoting the Pakistan Navy said the warship can operate in an "intense multi-threat environment". According to China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the warship is the "largest and most advanced warship ever exported". CSSC added that it is another "major achievement of China-Pakistan friendship". Watch: The report claimed the warship will form the mainstay of the Pakistan Navy. China's state-run newspaper quoted a PLA expert who said that the warship has "better air defence capability" and "improved radar system" and has missiles with long-range. Also Read: China's Air Force decoded: How PLAAF is evolving its tactical strategy The warship was reportedly handed over to the Pakistan Navy during a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai. Military ties between the two countries have been growing for several years. Reports had earlier claimed that Argentina was planning to buy Chinese-built 12 JF-17A fighters. The warplane is jointly built by Pakistan and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. Also Read | Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan two years ago and it has now reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force. (With inputs from Agencies)

China delivers advanced warship to Pakistan with air defence capability

Pakistan has inducted China's VT-4 battle tanks into its military.

The tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company was earlier delivered to the Pakistan Army. The tanks have also been supplied to Thailand and Nigeria.

The VT-4 is a third-generation battle tank that possesses an automatic transmission system and 125mm smoothbore cannon including guided missile systems.

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It has "hunter-killer" capability along with&nbsp;thermal imaging system. Reports say the Pakistan Army officials inspected the first batch of VT-4 tanks. It was earlier tested in September last year.

The VT4 tank which was earlier known as MBT-3000 is a three-member crew based battle machine with a speed of 70 km per hour. The tank is mainly meant for exports and has advanced armoury and fire control capabilities.

China had first displayed the earlier model of MBT-3000 in 2012 at a defence exhibition in Paris while the advanced version VT-4 was unveiled during an exhibition in 2014 in Zhuhai, China.

The Thai government had earlier approved the tank and inducted it in 2017.&nbsp;

Pakistan had reportedly approved the VT-4 tanks two years ago and had taken the delivery of two tanks in April last year.

The Nigerian Army had also acquired the tank in April 2020.

The Pakistan Army had said the Chinese battle tanks have advanced armour protection, manoeuvrability, firepower capabilities and state-of-the-art technology.

Pakistan had earlier inducted the Al-Khalid-1 tank which was reportedly developed by China and Ukraine.

(With reports from Agencies)

Pakistan has inducted China's VT-4 battle tanks into its military. The tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company was earlier delivered to the Pakistan Army.

Pakistan has inducted China's VT-4 battle tanks into its military. The tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company was earlier delivered to the Pakistan Army. The tanks have also been supplied to Thailand and Nigeria. The VT-4 is a third-generation battle tank that possesses an automatic transmission system and 125mm smoothbore cannon including guided missile systems. Watch: It has "hunter-killer" capability along with thermal imaging system. Reports say the Pakistan Army officials inspected the first batch of VT-4 tanks. It was earlier tested in September last year. The VT4 tank which was earlier known as MBT-3000 is a three-member crew based battle machine with a speed of 70 km per hour. The tank is mainly meant for exports and has advanced armoury and fire control capabilities. China had first displayed the earlier model of MBT-3000 in 2012 at a defence exhibition in Paris while the advanced version VT-4 was unveiled during an exhibition in 2014 in Zhuhai, China. The Thai government had earlier approved the tank and inducted it in 2017. Pakistan had reportedly approved the VT-4 tanks two years ago and had taken the delivery of two tanks in April last year. The Nigerian Army had also acquired the tank in April 2020. The Pakistan Army had said the Chinese battle tanks have advanced armour protection, manoeuvrability, firepower capabilities and state-of-the-art technology. Pakistan had earlier inducted the Al-Khalid-1 tank which was reportedly developed by China and Ukraine. (With reports from Agencies)

Pakistan inducts China-made VT-4 battle tanks