
Ripeness without resolution
Pakistan defied expectations by brokering a two-week US-Iran ceasefire, averting a looming Strait of Hormuz conflict. Yet the deal is fragile and key nuclear and sanctions issues remain unresolved.
Apr 9, 2026
The writer is a freelance columnist

Pakistan defied expectations by brokering a two-week US-Iran ceasefire, averting a looming Strait of Hormuz conflict. Yet the deal is fragile and key nuclear and sanctions issues remain unresolved.

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