New Delhi, March 25 -- Amid efforts by Pakistan to pitch itself as a mediator in the war between Israel-US and Iran, former Union Minister MJ Akbar has said that Islamabad "is not a mediator, only a postman, only a courier" and that Americans are comfortable with Pakistan "because it has always been a loyal American voice".

In an interview with ANI, MJ Akbar said that the United States considers Pakistan "a subservient ally" whereas India is a proud nation with strategic autonomy, "with our own viewpoint, with our own policy" and "we are equals of America".

"I think it's extremely important to remember that Pakistan is not a mediator. Pakistan is only a postman. Pakistan is only a courier. The real negotiation is being done between emis...