Why is Pakistan keen on mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia?

With attempts to bring Iran and Saudi Arabia to the table, Imran Khan strives to maintain peace at home

Pakistan, a country of more than 200 million people, has a Sunni majority but it is also home to a sizeable Shia minority, which is wary of Saudi influence over the country's foreign policy.Michael Kugelman, a South Asian expert at the Washington-based Wilson Center, said that Pakistan is trying to mediate between the regional powers at the right time.

A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on February 18, 2019 shows Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman riding in a carriage during a welcome ceremony in Islamabad. AFP Peace in the region works in Pakistan’s interest as any conflict can affect millions of Pakistanis who work in the Middle East and send home valuable remittances. Last month, Khan and Qureshi cancelled their participation in a meeting of Muslim leaders in Kuala Lumpur at the last moment ostensibly under Saudi pressure.

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