Dhaka, July 1 -- South Asia may soon witness the emergence of a new regional bloc, led by China, aimed at enhancing trade, connectivity, and shared development among participating nations.
The move comes in the wake of rising geopolitical tensions-particularly between India and Pakistan-and the recent 12-day Iran-Israel conflict that involved direct US intervention.
These developments have prompted renewed calls for regional cooperation and resilience.
According to a report by Pakistan's Express Tribune, active efforts are underway to establish the bloc, which is being seen by some as a potential alternative to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which has remained largely inactive due to enduring hostilities-pr...