From Switzerland to Hormuz: Pakistan’s quiet diplomatic role

Pakistan has played a significant, quiet diplomatic role in bringing American and Iranian officials to the negotiating table. After initial talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, along with Qatar, facilitated further discussions at Switzerland's Burgenstock Resort. This ongoing dialogue, while seemingly for optics to the public, is crucial for calming markets and preventing wider regional instability. For Pakistan, sharing a 565-mile border with Iran and proximity to critical Gulf shipping lanes, peace is not only good diplomacy but also good economics, mitigating the impact of energy market volatility and disrupted trade due to sanctions.