Also, Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran, playing a central role in brokering a two-week ceasefire. The agreement could mark Islamabad’s most significant diplomatic breakthrough in years. It is a notable win for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif – and for army chief Asim Munir, who is understood to have played a decisive role in securing the deal. Meanwhile, India’s energy sector has been severely strained by the conflict in the Middle East.