The Wall Street Journal described Pakistan’s recent diplomatic performance as a “diplomatic coup,” openly  acknowledging and appreciating the scale of its success. For a country that was, until recently, portrayed as isolated and struggling for relevance, this recognition reflects a decisive shift. Pakistan is no longer on the defensive. It is asserting itself as a decisive force in regional and global affairs, commanding attention, shaping outcomes, and setting the terms of engagement.

Pakistan today is not merely participating in regional affairs. It is shaping them. In South Asia, it has re established itself as a central force whose position cannot be ignored. In the Middle East, it has moved beyond the sidelines and emerged as a credible and trusted interlocutor. From China to the United States, from Saudi Arabia to Iran, and across to Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is engaging with confidence, balance, and authority. This is the posture of a country that knows its weight.

This is not routine diplomacy. This is effectiveness at scale. Pakistan is simultaneously managing relationships that often stand in opposition to one another, yet it is doing so without losing credibility on any side. In an increasingly divided world, that is not just success. It is strategic command.

A significant share of this success rests on the shoulders of Field Marshal Asim Munir. His leadership has injected clarity, discipline, and confidence into Pakistan’s external posture. Through sustained military diplomacy,........

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