There is no harm when parties to the conflict in the Middle East have diplomatic relations with them. Yet the issue is that when Pakistan, as a matter of courtesy, asks Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinians about establishing ties then we get a less than encouraging response.
Having ties is not a problem. Its silly to not talk in this world where geographical barriers are coming down every day. All the Arab countries have ties with India with whom we have a bit of an issue wrt Kashmir however Pakistan has never stopped these countries from maintaining relations with India. If anything their ties with India have helped the situation by bringing more pragmatism and understanding of the conflict for these countries. Pakistan's case would be no different. We may be able to help broker something that the two camps (Israelis and Arabs) have not been able to do so amongst themselves with the US prodding.
Having ties is not a problem. Its silly to not talk in this world where geographical barriers are coming down every day. All the Arab countries have ties with India with whom we have a bit of an issue wrt Kashmir however Pakistan has never stopped these countries from maintaining relations with India. If anything their ties with India have helped the situation by bringing more pragmatism and understanding of the conflict for these countries. Pakistan's case would be no different. We may be able to help broker something that the two camps (Israelis and Arabs) have not been able to do so amongst themselves with the US prodding.