The breakthrough has raised Pakistan's profile and analysts say the country of 250 million people has an opportunity to convert that goodwill into some gains. | World News

As Iran-US talks continue in Switzerland, Pakistan is positioning itself as a key intermediary, with US Vice President JD Vance signaling strong support for its involvement.

A war that began with direct Israeli stakes is now being concluded through a framework shaped largely by Washington, Tehran, and Islamabad.