Tight rope act

WITH a war in the region, Pakistan has been at the centre stage of all conversations, negotiations and talks about and around the conflict. For this, there has also been much praise and some heartburn (from some in the neighbourhood). However, Islamabad still needs to be careful; it continues to perform a tight rope balancing act domestically and internationally, as this conflict goes on. And if the hostilities continue, staying upright will be a trick and a half....