ISLAMABAD: In a hard-hitting address to the National Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared that with the UN, European Union, and OIC failing to deliver on Gaza, the United States now remains the only hope for a meaningful peace settlement.
Dar stressed that Pakistan’s stance is clear and unwavering — the country stands firmly with the two-state solution, based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds as the capital of Palestine, a vision aligned with the principles laid down by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The foreign minister, while acknowledging global diplomatic failures, underscored the urgency of U.S. involvement in breaking the deadlock. He also clarified Pakistan’s position on the 20-point Gaza peace plan floated by former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that Islamabad did not endorse it due to “unannounced changes” in the draft presented publicly compared to the one initially shared with Muslim countries.
Responding to recent social media controversy over Dr Shama Junejo’s presence at the UN, Dar made it clear that she was not an official part of Pakistan’s delegation, rather attending as part of civil society engagements.
The minister further revealed that multiple countries had approached Pakistan for defense cooperation agreements, adding that while such proposals are under review, careful deliberation is needed before moving forward. He emphasized that Pakistan must now be seen not only as a nuclear and missile power but also as a rising economic leader of the Muslim world.
Dar’s remarks reflect Islamabad’s attempt to balance its diplomatic standing while maintaining unwavering support for Palestine in one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of the century.
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