Pakistan has emerged as a founding member of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, a new diplomatic body unveiled at Davos to oversee Gaza’s post-war security, reconstruction and political transition.
Pakistan has been invited onto a US-backed Gaza peace board, a development that elevates its diplomatic profile and raises expectations on ceasefire, aid access and civilian protection.
Pakistan has said any decision on joining the proposed Gaza Peace Board will be taken through its political leadership and Parliament, stressing that if included it could play a constructive and stabilising role in peace efforts and humanitarian relief in Gaza.
Pakistan says no finality exists on a reported US visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir and no decision has been taken on sending troops to Gaza, The Thursday Times confirms.
Hamas has announced conditional agreement to President Trump’s Middle East peace proposal, pledging prisoner exchanges, humanitarian access and a transfer of Gaza administration to an independent Palestinian body.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare formal apology to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for Israel’s attack on Doha during a telephone call from the White House, held as Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump, in a move highlighting sensitive behind-the-scenes diplomacy and growing efforts to ease regional tensions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly claimed Pakistan’s military success over India including the downing of seven jets and offered comprehensive peace talks while pledging support for a Palestinian state and calling for recognition of Pakistan’s sacrifices against terrorism presenting Pakistan as both a security bulwark and a bridge for regional peace.
Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet Donald Trump with Muslim leaders at the UNGA to push for action on Gaza and Kashmir and to project Pakistan as a key regional voice in global diplomacy.
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Arab leaders champion a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, boldly countering Trump’s displacement idea and demanding full Palestinian self-rule. Meanwhile, Israel deems the summit’s stance outdated, and uncertainties linger over peacekeeping, disarmament and funding.
