IN the current climate of heightened regional tensions, Pakistan’s role, when assessed with sobriety and objectivity, appears balanced, prudent and reflective of mature diplomatic foresight.

At a time when several actors seek to inflame the conflict or instrumentalize it for narrow strategic gains, Pakistan has adopted a calibrated approach rooted in de-escalation, prioritizing long-term stability over short-term tactical advantage. A durable outcome in ongoing negotiations will depend on mediators’ ability to craft a credible win-win framework for uranium enrichment. One plausible pathway would allow enrichment at internationally acceptable low levels under strict verification, while higher-grade stockpiles,such as 60 per cent-enriched uranium, are placed in the custody of a mutually trusted international authority, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency or the United Nations. This approach would balance global security concerns with the strategic dignity of all parties.

Within this evolving environment, Pakistan has found renewed space to demonstrate diplomatic competence and strategic patience. One of its most notable achievements has been preventing the conflict from widening, particularly by avoiding escalation involving Saudi Arabia. Maintaining equilibrium between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a delicate task, one Islamabad has managed with restraint and discipline. This balance remains........

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