PAKISTAN PERSPECTIVE

Pakistan finds itself in an extraordinary geopolitical position: active mediator between Tehran and Washington in a crisis that directly affects it — unstable oil markets weigh on an already fragile Pakistani economy. Pakistan's UN Ambassador warned at the Security Council that the crises from Gaza to Hormuz are interconnected and could trigger a catastrophic domino effect. Dawn reveals that Iran is expected to submit a new offer to Washington, transmitted via Islamabad. The Iranian envoy praised Pakistan's 'persistent efforts' to pave the way for dialogue. This public recognition places Pakistan in a delicate position: too visible as a mediator, and Islamabad risks losing Washington's confidence, which prefers discreet channels. For Islamabad, the Hormuz crisis is a rare diplomatic opportunity — being the indispensable go-between for two powers in conflict — but also daily economic pressure.