“Pakistan’s BRICS membership hopes dashed as Bharat pushed for ‘Consensus’ in expansion of Bloc”, Swarajyamag, October 24, 2024:
“Pakistan’s attempt to join BRICS hit a roadblock when it was not named as a partner country in the group’s expansion.
Bharat’s opposition is seen as a key reason for Pakistan’s exclusion from the emerging collective representing the Global South.
Bharat, a founding member alongside Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa, has reportedly taken a firm stand against Pakistan’s inclusion in the bloc.
Since BRICS operates on a consensus basis for admitting new members, Bharat’s stance could effectively block Pakistan’s entry into the bloc, despite the support of some founding nations like Russia and China……”
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