Pakistan’s BRICS Membership Likely by 2026, Diplomatic Sources Say

KARACHI: Pakistan is expected to become a BRICS member during its 18th or 19th annual summit in 2025 or 2026, as stated by diplomatic sources. Dr. Mehmoodul Hassan Khan, an economic strategist and regional expert, referred to the diplomatic sources, mentioning… However, further details on the path to this potential membership were not disclosed. The entry into BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, could provide significant economic opportunities and geopolitical influence for Pakistan. The efforts leading to this expected membership are likely to involve strategic diplomatic maneuvers and negotiations in the upcoming years, in order to meet the criteria and requirements set forth by the current BRICS members. This milestone would mark a significant step in Pakistan’s global engagement and cooperation with major emerging economies.