3 Pak had been boasting of Russia's request to use Gwadar port for exports. And today's clarification by Russia says it was limited to the use of Gwadar port as a strategic trade stopover only. Perhaps, the Pakistani media reports follow the claims of its prime minister and president. Interestingly, according to The Nation report, the Russian request was accepted and the Gwadar Port permission was given under this only. Geo News, in its coverage, said that after the Gwadar Port access, Russia also wanted to join the CPEC to 'reap the maximum dividends'.

Source: India Today November 29, 2016 16:33 UTC