Islamabad, May 30: Pakistan is positioning itself as a significant mediator in international affairs. However, a recent report raises concerns about its credibility, citing historical issues related to Kashmir, the Kargil War, Osama bin Laden, and nuclear technology. If Pakistan aims to play a substantial role in diplomatic efforts involving countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, its involvement must be approached with caution and skepticism.
According to a report published by Counterpoint, Pakistan is attempting to present itself as a “key mediator” in various international matters, including the U.S.-Iran talks. The report emphasizes that diplomacy relies not just on convenience but also on trust and reliability, both of which are questioned due to Pakistan’s past actions.
Since gaining independence in 1947, Pakistan has repeatedly broken agreements and promises when they conflict with its strategic or ideological interests. Shortly after the partition, Pakistan supported tribal invaders in Kashmir, escalating tensions and leading to Kashmir’s integration into India. The region has remained a contentious issue between the two nations.
The report also highlights several peace agreements between India and Pakistan, including the Shimla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. Nevertheless, during the Kargil War in 1999, Pakistan crossed the Line of Control, derailing the peace process.
Additionally, the report references the 1971 crisis in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), during which the Western Pakistani military faced accusations of mass killings of Bengali civilians and violence against women.
Following the 9/11 attacks, Pakistan received billions in aid from the U.S. to combat terrorism. Despite this, the world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, was sheltered in Abbottabad, Pakistan, for years before being located and killed during a U.S. operation in 2011.
The report also notes that religious minorities in Pakistan, including Hindus, Christians, Ahmadis, and Shia communities, face discrimination and violence. Furthermore, Pakistan has yet to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and has been accused of sharing nuclear technology and related information with other nations.
Emphasizing the hypocrisy within Pakistan, the report states that blasphemy laws and mob violence have left Christian, Hindu, Ahmadi, and Shia communities in fear. Islamabad now seeks to shape diplomacy in one of the world’s most unstable regions.
The report concludes, “This is the same country that has never signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and whose networks have sold centrifuge technology and bomb-making information to Iran, North Korea, and Libya. Now, it seeks to influence diplomacy related to Israel, a nation it refuses to recognize and has long deemed illegitimate.”
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