Pakistan is a punching bag for the regional Gulf Powers. The US definitely maintains the ultimate influence over Pakistan but I personally believe UAE is in the driver’s seat shaping Pakistan’s internal and external policies. Here is my piece on it: cc: @ryangrim @mazmhussain @worqas

1/ The UAE exercises extraordinary control over Pakistan's economy through the strategic management of its labour market. Not only does the UAE host approximately 1.5 million Pakistani workers (making it the second-largest destination after Saudi Arabia), but these migrants

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Pakistan is a punching bag for the regional Gulf Powers. The US definitely maintains the ultimate influence over Pakistan but I personally believe UAE is in the driver’s seat shaping Pakistan’s internal and external policies. Here is my piece on it: cc: @ryangrim @mazmhussain @worqas 
https://x.com/frametheglobe/status/1925232357696540873?s=46