Pakistan's US-Iran mediation may bring goodwill, but the author is critically skeptical. It follows a cycle: geopolitical openings offer temporary economic relief, which the military exploits to consolidate power, hindering vital reforms. This perpetuates instability and dependence, despite foreign aid. Therefore, successful mediation won't secure lasting financial stability. The establishment resists deep-seated fundamental changes, ensuring Pakistan's economic turmoil without true internal transformation.