West Asia developments raise scepticism on Pakistan’s ability to convert talks into peaceful settlement

New Delhi, April 22 In its attempt at being relevant while seeking economic support, Pakistan looks intent on playing a complicated game of diplomatic checkers where its apparent “peace mediation” efforts appear to contradict its own stand. The diplomatic push is a pivot for Pakistan, which has spent more time as a combatant over the past year in its own conflicts than as a peace broker, pointed out a report in The New York Times. Islamabad has a chequered history in Afghan involvement, especially during the Soviet occupation. Lately, it has been conducting a series of airstrikes against Kabul, striking…