Sunni-Shia rivalry has always created sectarian violence in Pakistan.  Both Saudi Arabia & Iran has used Pakistan’s turf to increase their outreach and influence using the religious card to increase their geopolitical interests. The agreement between both, courtesy China, can go a long way in fizzling the rivalry between the two major sects of Pakistan. A welcome decision as Pakistan houses the greatest number of Shia community after Iran. It should hopefully lead to better religious tolerance between both. Govt drops petrol bomb on masses: Petrol per liter increases by Rs5 Army kill eight terrorists in South Wazirabad gun battle For more such Opinions click here. It will help Pakistan maintain a more balanced relationship between the two nations. As things stand, Saudi Arab has financially been very helpful to Pakistan whereas Iran is a regional trading partner. Saudi Arabia has been one of the strongest supporters of Pakistan. They go back a long way together with Saudi Arab being among the first UN member states to recognize Pakistan. Chapters can be written on the support it has always extended to Pakistan, both diplomatically & financially. Millions of Pakistanis are currently employed in different capacities in Saudi Arabia. Pakistani soldiers have … Continue reading Reconciliation between Iran & Saudi Arabia to benefit Pakistan