Just hours before the US-Iran ceasefire was set to expire, American President Donald Trump extended it "indefinitely", citing a request from Pakistan. In his statement, Trump said he wanted to give time to the "seriously fractured" Iranian regime to come up with a "unified proposal" for a permanent peace deal. This is the first time the US has not put a deadline on Tehran's next move, and Trump has credited his counsel with the Pakistani leadership for the change in strategy. 

"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.
However, Trump stated that the US military will "in all other respects, remain ready and able" and that the blockade of ports on Iran's coast in the Strait of Hormuz will continue.
He declared that the cease-fire would last "until such time as their proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."Later, the prime minister of Pakistan commended Trump for demonstrating "trust and confidence" in Islamabad's "diplomatic efforts" and for granting the request to prolong the ceasefire.
"On behalf of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and myself, I would like to express my gratitude to President Trump for kindly granting our request to prolong the truce so that continued diplomatic efforts can continue. In a post on X, Munir stated, "With the trust and confidence reposed in, Pakistan shall continue its earnest efforts for negotiated settlement of conflict."In order to put an end to the conflict permanently, I genuinely hope that both sides will uphold the ceasefire and be able to reach a complete "Peace Deal" during the second round of negotiations that is set to take place in Islamabad," he continued.

Islamabad's diplomatic standing would be greatly enhanced and its international accountability would be strengthened if it were the Trump whisperer to stop any more attacks on Iran.
Even Iranian leaders have already thanked Pakistani leadership on multiple occasions for their diplomatic efforts.
How Pakistan Acquired the Role of Peacemaker
Pakistan's desperate attempts to reduce tensions between Iran and the US in its newfound capacity as a global mediator are motivated by a desire to improve its diplomatic position and draw in business. Due to its reliance on petroleum supplies supplied from the Gulf and its security agreement with Saudi Arabia, an unstable Middle East not only poses a threat to regional stability but also has the potential to drive cash-strapped Islamabad into conflict.

"Rising oil prices increase the import bill, intensify inflationary pressures, and place downward pressure on the exchange rate, thereby slowing economic activity," according to a recent analysis from the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE).
"If the current closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, it may increase the cost of industrial inputs and erode corporate confidence in general. Additionally, it stated that rising energy costs might increase the trade deficit and put pressure on the need for outside funding.
Islamabad took advantage of its relative neutrality in the conflict and its positive relations with both warring nations to play the role of "adult in the room," despite being perceived as an international problem child due to ongoing internal threats of religious extremism and its economy constantly on the verge of collapse.

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's strong military leader, was able to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon during a three-day visit to Tehran last week. He also made a brief but significant progress toward opening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan has been perceived by many as having a failing economy that encourages terrorism. With an army of 600,000 soldiers and the only nuclear-armed country in the Muslim world, Islamabad feels it has been underperforming.
According to a report by The Guardian, Pakistani officials are attempting to gain more influence as a new multipolar system emerges, utilising the nation's military might to offset the long-standing shortcomings of a faltering economy and turbulent politics.With daily power outages to save money and an urgent $3 billion loan from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's economic weakness has recently come to light. It aims to draw more investment as a result of its increased global prominence. That would, however, also require economic improvements like stronger legislation and reduced taxation.
Pakistan has already negotiated a number of business agreements with the United States under Munir's direction. Islamabad's credibility will be further enhanced and new opportunities will arise if the discussions are successful in ending the war.

However, several experts have noted that Pakistan may bear some of the blame if the negotiations blow up. Islamabad has already been accused of serving US interests rather than serving as an impartial mediator. According to a report by the Indian Express, such an impression would not be well received by parts of Pakistan that are critical of the United States.
How Pakistan Acquired the Position
Munir allegedly accepted President Trump's request for an interlocutor with Iran following an unexpected visit to the White House in June 2025, which presented Islamabad with the opportunity. Pakistan's diplomatic assistance during the 12-day crisis with Israel last year solidified relations for Tehran.Former senior Pakistani diplomat Ali Sarwar Naqvi told The Guardian that Iran did not trust conventional European diplomatic locations like Geneva and Vienna to host the negotiations. "Every permanent member of the [UN] Security Council has faith in Pakistan. Additionally, Iran has faith in Pakistan. "Pakistan is a large, strategically located nation with nuclear capabilities," he stated.
Furthermore, Islamabad has been able to maintain tight relations with both Washington and Beijing for many years. Additionally, it has continued to have close ties with the Gulf states. Pakistan was able to convince Iran to start peace talks by using all of its connections.

Iranian interests have been represented by Pakistan's embassy in Washington since the 1979 revolution, according to former Pakistani ambassador Zamir Akram."Pakistan's position today does not come out of the blue," Akram told The Guardian. "Pakistan's task now is to make sure that both sides believe they are getting a dignified exit. Should India Be Concerned?
Regardless of the mediator, a fast resolution to the Middle East problem is excellent news for India.
In the long run, though, there might be some issues because India benefits from Pakistan's diplomatic isolation.
The 'hybrid' character of Islamabad's power corridors and the worldwide influence of Pakistan's army leader have also been exposed by Islamabad's diplomatic attempts.

There are repercussions for both India and Pakistan's democracy if Munir and the military are strengthened. In the past, Pakistan's military has been antagonistic to New Delhi, and peace initiatives have primarily occurred during periods when the civilian leadership has been comparatively strong.
Pakistan's military may become even more confident as a result of increased international attention to it as a "facilitator of peace," particularly if more arms sales are made possible.