“We now have to become an economic power," he says.

By stepping in as mediator in the Iran war, Pakistan has managed to elevate its status from a regional player to a global diplomatic stakeholder — with a little help from China…

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…