On 11 April 2026, the gaze of the international community shifted from the volatile waters of the Persian Gulf to the serene backdrop of Islamabad. The “Islamabad Talks” represented more than just a diplomatic meeting; they were a high-stakes rescue mission for global peace. By bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table for their first direct encounter in nearly half a century, Pakistan has asserted itself as an indispensable arbiter in a fractured global order.

Pakistan’s success in facilitating this dialogue was not merely a matter of geography, but of sophisticated strategic patience. While other regional players often take sides, Islamabad maintained a delicate equilibrium, leveraging its deep-rooted ties with the West and its fraternal, bordering relationship with Tehran. This peak diplomatic posturing allowed Pakistan to........

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