There is a dangerous idea in foreign policy that says silence is safety. For years, critics have urged Pakistan to retreat—to just turn away from global crises and focus only on itself. But that idea died this week. By officially joining the Board of Peace (BoP) with nations like Turkey and the UAE, Islamabad proved it is finished with being a spectator. This isn’t a retreat. It is a confident step forward to be honest. It is an admission that in a world this messy, we or anyone cannot change the ending of a tragedy like Gaza unless we or they are willing to get in the game.

This move carries immense significance for Pakistan. History will prove that Pakistan stood on the right side. By stepping up to the table, Islamabad is dismantling the myth that it is just a bystander. Instead, it is asserting itself as a geopolitical heavyweight capable of influencing the trajectory of the entire Middle East. The objectives are unambiguous: enforce the UN resolutions that others ignore, secure a lasting peace in........

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