Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Masood Khan has underscored that contemporary geopolitics demands a pragmatic and balanced foreign policy approach by Pakistan.

He was speaking at a workshop at National Institute of Public Administration in Islamabad today.

Masood Khan said Pakistan must continue strengthening its strategic partnership with China under China Pakistan Economic Corridor and joint defence production initiatives.

He said we must maintain balance between the United States and China while strengthening our strategic autonomy.