{"id":8159,"date":"2026-05-09T22:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T17:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=8159"},"modified":"2026-05-09T22:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T17:23:28","slug":"pakistan-recognized-as-emerging-middle-power-globally-asia-times-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2026\/05\/09\/pakistan-recognized-as-emerging-middle-power-globally-asia-times-report","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan recognized as emerging \u2018middle power\u2019 globally: Asia Times report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ff2c70-a554-83a2-92dc-2cb915f3a6ef-39\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ff2c70-a554-83a2-92dc-2cb915f3a6ef-39\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-114\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"175f8805-781e-43e6-81ca-eebb9ca1fcff\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"259\">Islamabad : In a recent report, the international publication <em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"84\">Asia Times<\/em> has described Pakistan as an emerging \u201cmiddle power\u201d in global politics, noting that Islamabad has strengthened its global relevance through balanced and pragmatic diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"696\">According to the report, Pakistan is no longer viewed solely as a regional state but is increasingly seen as a country with expanding international influence. Its \u201cmulti-alignment\u201d foreign policy has been highlighted as a significant diplomatic achievement, enabling Pakistan to maintain and enhance relations simultaneously with China, the United States, and Gulf nations\u2014reflecting a more mature and flexible foreign policy approach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1021\">The report further stated that Pakistan is now acting as a bridge between major global powers, positioning itself as an important player in maintaining regional balance, particularly in South Asia. Its strategic geographic location has also been identified as a key factor in its growing importance for global stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1231\">Pakistan\u2019s role is not limited to regional stability; it is also seen as having the potential to contribute as a mediator in international disputes, with its relevance increasing in the shifting global order.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1462\">However, the report also pointed out several challenges that could impact Pakistan\u2019s rise as a middle power. Among the most significant concerns is ongoing economic instability, which remains a major hurdle to sustained progress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1618\">In addition, developments in Afghanistan and related security issues were highlighted as factors that could divert attention from broader strategic goals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1798\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Analysts suggest that if Pakistan successfully addresses these internal and external challenges, it could further solidify its position as a key pillar in future global politics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad : In a recent report, the international publication Asia Times has described Pakistan as an emerging \u201cmiddle power\u201d in global politics, noting that Islamabad has strengthened its global relevance through balanced and pragmatic diplomacy. 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