India, April 16 -- At a time when Pakistan is in focus in the context of sensitive diplomatic engagements between Iran and the US, a familiar question has come into focus: Who is spearheading the mediation in Islamabad?

Former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has offered an insight, stating clearly that it is Field Marshal Asim Munir who is "leading Pakistan" and that the decision-making lies with him.

On being asked who is heading the US-Iran mediation talks during an ANI interview, Chaudhry said, "Frankly, there is no two opinions about that. Right now, Pakistan is led by General Asim Munir. He is the de facto leader of Pakistan. The decision-making right now is with the Field Marshal or CDF... Even yesterday, President Trump actua...