Breaking from its traditional stance, Pakistan has officially greenlit U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to join the ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, focusing on wartime cessation and postwar revival. The Foreign Ministry’s confirmation, covered extensively by local press, underscores Islamabad’s resolve to foster enduring stability.
Extended amid Trump’s sweeping diplomatic campaign last week, the board will govern Gaza’s administration and infrastructure renewal per UN Resolution 2803. ‘In response to President Trump’s invitation to PM Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan will engage actively,’ read the ministry’s firm declaration.
Key goals include enforcing lasting truces, amplifying aid to Palestinian civilians, and driving tangible rebuild programs. The statement envisioned a UN-aligned political track to affirm Palestinian self-rule, with Pakistan vowing constructive engagement.
Drawing from Reuters’ access to U.S. documents, the initiative targets 60 nations, with extended commitments demanding $1 billion contributions. Pakistan aligns with early adopters like Hungary, Israel, and UAE, marking a rare consensus across ideological lines.
This acceptance arrives at a tense juncture for Middle East peace, where Pakistan’s voice as a nuclear-armed Muslim nation could sway broader participation. Critics at home question the move’s alignment with pro-Palestine sentiments, yet proponents see it as pragmatic diplomacy yielding reconstruction funds and influence.
As preparations advance, the board emerges as a cornerstone of Trump’s vision for regional pacification, with Pakistan’s involvement promising to bridge divides between Western and Eastern powers in pursuit of a rebuilt Gaza.