By Ariba Shahid and Saad SayeedKARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and the U.S. in the Swiss town of Buergenstock last weekend, the culmination of Pakistan's months-long role in one of the world's most consequential diplomatic negotiations.

Opening negotiations was the difficult part, but perhaps the harder task will be converting this diplomatic breakthrough into durable strategic gain.

From hosting talks in Islamabad to relaying messages between Tehran and Washington, Pakistan’s role in securing the Iran-US truce has elevated its diplomatic standing and…