WASHINGTON (The Thursday Times) — Pakistan has been named among the 26 founding members of the newly announced “Board of Peace”, a diplomatic initiative spearheaded by US President Donald Trump and formally unveiled on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The Board of Peace welcomes Pakistan as a founding member of our growing international organization. pic.twitter.com/nyAy69v9g8
— Board of Peace (@BoardOfPeace) January 28, 2026
The Board of Peace is positioned as the central international mechanism for overseeing security arrangements, humanitarian relief, and long-term reconstruction in Gaza following the ceasefire that brought an end to the latest phase of the Israel–Hamas conflict. The initiative also seeks to revive negotiations towards a two-state solution, a goal that has eluded successive international efforts for more than a decade.
Pakistan accepted the invitation as part of a broader alignment with countries advocating for an internationally supervised transition in Gaza, anchored in multilateral legitimacy. The board’s formation follows the return of all living Israeli hostages and the passage of a United Nations Security Council resolution endorsing post-conflict stabilisation arrangements, with Russia and China abstaining.
The founding membership spans the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America, and includes several Muslim-majority states alongside Western and regional powers. Diplomats say the diversity of the group is intended to lend the initiative both political credibility and operational reach, particularly as reconstruction costs are expected to run into tens of billions of dollars.
Pakistan’s participation marks a notable moment in its foreign policy posture, reinforcing its long-standing support for Palestinian self-determination while placing it at the centre of a US-led diplomatic framework. Officials in Islamabad have indicated that engagement with the board will proceed in line with Pakistan’s legal processes and its stated commitment to a durable ceasefire, humanitarian access and regional stability.
The announcement has drawn attention in New Delhi, where Indian officials declined to attend the charter event in Davos and have yet to confirm whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally engage with the initiative. Analysts say Pakistan’s inclusion may sharpen regional diplomatic contrasts at a time when South Asian foreign policies are increasingly shaped by Middle East alignments.
