The Limits of Mediation: Pakistan Walks a Tightrope in the Middle East The past year has seen Pakistan walk a delicate balancing act as Riyadh's defense partner and Washington's backchannel to Tehran.
However, this week's fighting between Yemen's Iran backed Houthi movement and Saudi forces is putting Islamabad's diplomatic capital to the test.
As tensions escalate, Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side, a decision that could have far reaching consequences for its economy and regional relations.