PM Shehbaz, CDF Asim Munir save whole world from devastation

It would not be an exaggeration to say that timely and effective statesmanship of Pakistani leadership not only applied a brake on a hot military conflict but also prevented the dreaded specter of World War-III.

This is the sum total of thousands of statements, remarks and analyses by leaders, strategists and media-persons around the world after Pakistan-mediated diplomatic efforts bore fruits with the United States/Israel and Iran agreeing on immediate cessation of hostilities and re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz for safer international navigation, two issues that also formed part of the Sino-Pak 5-point peace plan and constitute core of the understanding, which has opened the way for beginning of historic Islamabad talks between the warring parties from Friday (today).

Nothing can be said with certainty about the final outcome of the scheduled negotiations because of high stakes involved and complexities of demands and counter demands but there are no two opinions that meticulous, courageous and sound diplomatic moves by Pakistan made a big difference in saving precious lives and also regional and global economy. It is known to all that neither the United Nations, which is there to promote global peace and security, nor any other multilateral forum could take any worthwhile initiative for a ceasefire or bring blockade of Hormuz to an end despite expressing huge concerns about different dimensions of the raging conflict. This was highlighted by failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a consensus resolution vis-à-vis opening of Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, it becomes understandable as to why the entire world was showering praises on Pakistan for a satisfactory outcome of its diplomatic push aimed at de-escalation. In true mediation, there are no winners or losers. Success is measured by the........

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