{"id":20968,"date":"2026-04-04T13:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=20968"},"modified":"2026-04-04T13:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:45:21","slug":"pakistans-peace-efforts-in-middle-east-seen-as-setback-for-india-financial-times-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=20968","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s Peace Efforts in Middle East Seen as Setback for India, Financial Times Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"90d399ea-4e76-4cb3-bdb8-89ca29bb9558\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-149\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b1ae0baa-480f-4334-88a3-1f3ed56294d1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1370\"><strong>According to a leading British publication, Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East are being viewed as a major setback for India.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1666\">The report, citing an article by Indian defense analyst Sushant Singh, states that during the recent conflict, Pakistan emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, while India remained excluded from Middle East negotiations and appeared to be losing influence in Washington.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1873\">The article further noted that a regional bloc comprising Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia signals a shift in regional power dynamics, compelling India to reconsider its foreign policy approach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2141\">The analyst also highlighted that Pakistan has maintained strong ties with China, while the U.S. President is said to prefer Pakistan\u2019s Field Marshal for mediation, in contrast to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is reportedly facing diplomatic challenges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2247\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a leading British publication, Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East are being viewed as a major setback for India. 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