New Delhi, April 21 -- As the two-week 'fragile' ceasefire between the US and Iran is nearing its end, with a potential resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, Pakistan is now finding itself in an increasingly desperate diplomatic corner.

This comes as Iran is yet to confirm its attendance for the highly anticipated second round of peace talks with Washington in Islamabad, a move that has left Pakistani officials anxious. Islamabad tried to position itself as a chief mediator to broker a peace deal between the US and Iran, which was halted for two weeks after a ceasefire came into effect on April 8.

Now, with no clear signal from Tehran and the ceasefire window closing, Pakistan's leadership is scrambling to keep the diplomatic in...