Pakistan, May 21 -- The world is entering a dangerous phase where diplomacy itself is becoming harder to sustain.

As geopolitical rivalries deepen and international trust erodes, the number of countries capable of speaking credibly to opposing sides is shrinking rapidly. Nations are increasingly being pushed into rigid camps, where engagement across competing power centres is often viewed with suspicion rather than strategic necessity.

That is precisely why Pakistan's diplomacy matters today.

In recent months, Pakistan's quiet role in facilitating communication between the United States and Iran has drawn growing international attention. While the talks did not produce an immediate breakthrough, they helped create space for de-escalati...