WEBDESK: Pakistan’s nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize shows just how far Pakistan has gone to try and find a diplomatic way out of the disaster the world and this region are walking blindly into.
It is a disaster fuelled by misjudgements, bruised egos, and short-sighted goals.
The move may have raised eyebrows, but it was meant to bring reason back into the conversation before it’s too late.
Even at the cost of some criticism at home, Pakistan will be remembered as the one rational actor amid this chaos.
It used every tool available to a skilled negotiator, plain facts (they are not happy with where this is going), reason (they know the players better), and even a degree of appeasement, to try and make the warning sides listen.
These are sides that sadly seem to think only in hours or days, not in terms of long-term consequences.
What must be understood is this: self-defence and survival are the strongest human instincts.
And Pakistan has made it loud and clear, both through words and actions, that the aggressive, arrogant worldviews of certain powers are not sustainable.
Not now, not ever! This message has been sent directly and also through firm demonstrations, including what we saw in Mark e Haq.
Important Facts: Pakistan’s clear position on the Israel-Iran conflict
Pakistan has not allowed and will not allow the US or Israel to use its airspace, land, or waters for any attacks against Iran.
Pakistan has strongly condemned the US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities during the night of June 21/22. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clear statement in this regard.
Pakistan has repeatedly and boldly condemned Israeli attacks on Iran at international forums and has expressed full political, moral, and diplomatic support for Iran against Israeli aggression.
Pakistan will not take part in any foreign war, power bloc politics, or military conflicts of other countries.
From day one, Pakistan has maintained a principled stance: Iran has the full right to defend itself, and Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
Pakistan has always maintained active engagement with all relevant parties and will continue to do so, to help end hostilities as soon as possible and promote peace through dialogue and diplomacy, a peace that is lasting, dignified, and mutually acceptable.
The goal is to avoid escalation and the serious risk of regional instability.
Pakistan believes that every conflict must eventually be resolved through dialogue, and it is the shared responsibility of all sides to seek a peaceful solution without delay.
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