Middle East Online
·Jul 2026
What mosquito bit Pakistan to make it mediate in the Libyan crisis?
Pakistan has quietly mediated between Libya’s rival eastern and western authorities since late 2025, backed by the United States and key Gulf states. Its involvement draws on longstanding military and diplomatic ties and a reputation for neutrality in Libyan affairs. Islamabad’s recent role in US‑Iran communications boosted its diplomatic profile, but its effectiveness will ultimately depend on producing concrete agreements. Libya’s internal and external complexities make mediation challenging, leaving Pakistan’s status as a rising diplomatic power still unproven.