Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the...

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April 17, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the conflict ends, analysts say.
If Islamabad can deliver without being sucked into the maelstrom, it can capitalise on its position as peacemaker by signing defence deals with Gulf monarchies and attracting investment from them to…

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