Russia-Pakistan ties

Russian president hopes the new premier will contribute to further cementing ties between the two countries

Diplomatic sources say Russian president wants to undertake a visit when he has ‘something big to sell’

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi receives his Russian counterpart at Islamabad airport

The swing towards Russia has also to be seen in the context of the Pakistan relationship with Saudi Arabia

American mistrust of Pakistan has seen latter’s ties with Russia improve dramatically

Russia’s prime interest in Pakistan has been investment in the energy sector