Pakistan Shines on World Stage; Indian Analysts Slam Modi’s Foreign Policy
Islamabad / New Delhi / Tehran — April 8, 2026Pakistan has emerged as a key diplomatic actor amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Islamabad as a venue for direct talks between Washington and Tehran, a move welcomed by the international community.Reports indicate both sides have shown willingness…
Islamabad / New Delhi / Tehran — April 8, 2026
Pakistan has emerged as a key diplomatic actor amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Islamabad as a venue for direct talks between Washington and Tehran, a move welcomed by the international community.
Reports indicate both sides have shown willingness to observe a two-week temporary ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would suspend retaliatory operations if strikes on Iran are halted.
The development sparked sharp criticism in India, where analysts turned on Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy. One senior commentator recalled that after the Uri attack, Modi had vowed to isolate Pakistan globally — yet today Pakistan stands at the center of a major diplomatic initiative while India remains on the sidelines.
Experts say the shifting dynamics could reshape the balance of influence across South Asia in the weeks ahead.
