Afghanistan, June 22 -- The political landscape in Pakistan seems increasingly shaped by calculated maneuvering, as its leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defence Minister Khwaja Asif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Pakistan People's Party co-chair Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, largely acts as a front for the real power players-the Pakistan Army. Public rhetoric often emphasizes "Islamic solidarity," echoing the approach of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. However, beneath the surface, it is clear that the military's strategic interests guide Pakistan's external policies, including its stance on the Iran-Israel conflict.
Pakistan's leadership has been quick to vocalize support for Iran amid the conflict, mirroring the r...