How Pakistan became the peacemaker

巴基斯坦如何成为和平缔造者

The Global Story

2026-04-21

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For decades, Pakistan sat on the margins of global diplomacy. But now it’s due to be the unlikely venue for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran. We speak to the BBC’s Pakistan correspondent, Carrie Davies, to ask how the country became a trusted intermediary between the parties in this conflict, and whether it can use this moment to increase its influence on the world stage. Producers: Cat Farnsworth, Viv Jones, Aron Keller and Xandra Ellin Studio managers: Mike Regaard and Ricardo McCarthy Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: U.S. Vice President JD Vance with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir after arriving for first round of talks with Iranian officials in Pakistan, April 11, 2026. Credit: Jacquelyn Martin / Reuters
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  • Despite a lot of mixed messages, not to mention threats that we 've seen in the last 48 hours,

  • there are preparations in Pakistan underway for the U.S.

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  • The fragile ceasefire expires this Wednesday.

  • And while as of this recording at 9 a.m. London time, 4 a.m.

  • In Washington, D.C.

  • It's not clear what exactly might happen next.

  • One thing that has become clear in these last few weeks is that a South Asian country little known for global diplomacy

  • has somehow emerged as the key potential peacemaker in this fight.

  • All eyes on Islamabad right now.