Pakistan, May 15 -- Chinese leadership is keen to develop Gwadar as fast as circumstances will allow. For them, the ultimate objective is to reinforce partnership with Pakistan through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), of which Gwadar is the inalienable symbol. We are here for the long-term friendship and not for commercial profits. This is the resounding and reassuring message out of Beijing.

The fact that Pakistan received a $2 billion soft loan even during the eight-week caretaker government testifies to the "unwavering" Chinese commitment to this "special friend," goes the argument in Beijing.

But, and this is a 'big' but; for realising the objectives in a fast changing geo-strategic environment, we expect Pakistan to act fas...