So, have the negotiations failed? No. Absolutely not. The negotiations have successfully melted the ice and hope of peace is blooming.  Pakistan has emerged as a symbol of peace with dignity and respect. 

There is some noise that the negotiation process has failed and that the US President has returned. It is quite possible that along with this noise, some people may also come forward with their usual bitter remarks, saying that Pakistan was very happy about these talks, but now the negotiations have failed. However, the reality is that the negotiations have not failed; they have succeeded. The dust being raised should not mislead you. Observe the matter with patience, seriousness, and composure. Pakistan has succeeded and stands as dignified today as it did before. In fact, Pakistan’s achievements are both significant and meaningful.

Even in villages, when two hostile families sit together, the ice does not always melt in the first meeting. Sometimes it does, but often it takes time. Here, two states were involved. If everything could not be resolved in the first meeting, there is no need for worry or disappointment.

Consider what happened at the end of the talks. The United States said that Iran did not accept its proposal, but it has left its offer on the table. What did Iran say? Iran said it has presented its position, and now the ball is in the American court.

What does this mean? First, it means the matter is not over; it is still ongoing. Both sides have made proposals and are awaiting responses, and the path for dialogue remains open.

Second, it means both sides have listened to each other and presented their positions. The issue is complex. Now both parties will return to their countries, consult their leadership, and engage their domestic audiences. Before any final decision, they will try to take their domestic populations into confidence. This is entirely natural. When negotiating parties have been in deep hostility for........

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