In a moment thick with fear and brinkmanship, it has stepped forward and steadied a region that seemed ready to tip into chaos. Where global institutions struggled to contain the flames, Islamabad moved with urgency and purpose, helping to cool a crisis that carried the scent of something far more catastrophic.This is not a routine diplomatic success. It is a defining moment. Pakistan has helped pull the region back from the edge, offering the world a reprieve from what many feared could spiral into a wider conflict. At a time when escalation felt almost inevitable, it chose restraint, dialogue, and quiet persistence.Credit must be given where it is due. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and their teams have demonstrated a level of coordination and clarity that is rarely seen. Their leadership has translated into a breakthrough that now stands as one of the most significant achievements in Pakistan’s diplomatic history. It has lifted national morale and restored a sense of pride that resonates far beyond the country’s borders.What comes next is equally important. Pakistan is now set to host talks between Iran and the United States, a development that would have seemed improbable not long ago. These negotiations carry the promise of turning a fragile ceasefire into a lasting understanding. If that happens, the dividends will extend across the region, easing tensions, encouraging stability, and opening the door to economic recovery.Pakistan’s role in this moment is rooted in its unique relationships. It maintains deep ties with Iran, bound by geography, and faith. It shares a longstanding and emotionally resonant connection........

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