From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover - Reuters

""Pakistan's civil-military leadership has been on a charm offensive primarily balancing relations between the US and China as it seeks to employ a diversified foreign policy.""

— Arsla Jawaid , Academic

""The cooperation was 'critical' in reversing decades of mistrust.""

— Maleeha Lodhi , Politician

""The 90-hour conflict provided a massive boost to Pakistan's diplomatic credentials because the country's military leadership showed tremendous restraint after successfully downing Indian fighter jets.""

— Tahir Andrabi , Politician

""Because of Mr. Dar's frequent interactions with these foreign ministers, they can share intimate comments as well as a solemn moment.""

— Tahir Andrabi , Politician

""If there is one factor above all that has fuelled the widening of diplomatic opportunity for Pakistan, it is the trust and symbiosis between the field marshal and prime minister.""

— Mosharraf Zaidi , Politician

"Pakistan’s civil-military leadership has been on a charm offensive primarily balancing relations between the US and China as it seeks to employ a diversified foreign policy."

— Ms Arsla Jawaid , Academic

"The cooperation was critical in reversing decades of mistrust."

— Maleeha Lodhi , Politician

"The 90-hour conflict provided a massive boost to Pakistan’s diplomatic credentials because the country’s military leadership showed tremendous restraint after successfully downing Indian fighter jets."

— Tahir Andrabi , Politician

"The cooperation was 'critical' in reversing decades of mistrust."

— Maleeha Lodhi , Politician