India, March 27 -- Pakistan's sudden re-emergence as a key diplomatic player in the Iran war did not happen overnight. It was the result of a calculated, multi-layered strategy that blended business deals, strategic engagement and outreach to the inner circle of Donald Trump.

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Here's a breakdown of how Islamabad moved from the margins to the centre of high-stakes negotiations in the US-Israel-Iran war.

According to a New York Times report, the turning point came through an unlikely channel - real estate.

At a "Board of Peace" meeting in Washington, Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff unveiled a partnership involving the redevelopment of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, a property owned by Pakistan.

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