Pakistan wants a seat at the BRICS table. What stands in its way?
- Posted on September 11, 2026
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Pakistan wants a seat at the BRICS table. What stands in its way?
Pakistan formally applied for BRICS membership in 2023 and sought Russias backing, but its bid has yet to succeed. While Islamabad could count on Chinas support and later bought a $580 million stake in the BRICS-backed New Development Bank, Indias position has emerged as the key hurdle to Pakistans entry.
