Cash-strapped Pakistan assures Maldives of helping 'development needs' amid uneasy ties with India
World | Feb 02, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTMaldives established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1966 and is moving towards a pro-Beijing stance after Muizzu came to power, by distancing from India. Maldives President Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military personnel and helicopters used for humanitarian assistance.