some time its better to understand what i wrote not make a lol . you only survived because you had Mideastern backing. now they are way powerful and connected. see this person explanation.Pakistan has never compromised on its core interests even after 71, and has with stood massive pressure from the West, including getting close to China in the 50's and 60's at the height of the red scare, the nuclear program of the 70's and 80's, and the Afghan policy where it had massive pressure from both the Soviet Union and the US and NATO, but stubbornly refused India a foot hold in A Stan.