Amid fragile diplomacy in Islamabad, Pakistan makes a quiet yet powerful move—deploying fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact. At the same time, high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran collapse, with JD Vance confirming no deal. Caught between allies and neighbours, Pakistan walks a tightrope—backing Riyadh while mediating with Tehran. What looks like a routine deployment is, in truth, a signal to both sides. As tensions rise, one question lingers: how long can Pakistan balance both worlds before it must choose?






