Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United States on Thursday to participate in a major diplomatic gathering centered on the proposed Gaza Board of Peace initiative. The visit places Pakistan in the global spotlight as world leaders assemble for discussions that could influence the future political and humanitarian landscape of Gaza and reshape international conflict-resolution mechanisms.
The summit is being led by Donald Trump and is expected to host representatives from at least twenty countries. Pakistan’s delegation also includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is set to engage in high-level talks on peacekeeping frameworks, reconstruction proposals, and diplomatic coordination with participating states.
The Board of Peace concept was first introduced earlier this year at the World Economic Forum and has drawn global attention due to its proposed structure. The framework reportedly grants its chairman extensive authority, including restructuring the body, approving major decisions, and appointing or removing executive members overseeing operations and strategy.
Pakistan’s participation has triggered debate at home and abroad, particularly regarding potential troop contributions. Officials clarified that any deployment would be limited strictly to peacekeeping roles and would not involve operations against Hamas. Authorities emphasized that Islamabad would only proceed after receiving full clarity on mandates, command structures, and legal authorizations for any international force.
Diplomatic sources say the initiative could include a multi-billion-dollar Gaza reconstruction proposal and possibly a stabilization mission endorsed by the United Nations. While initially focused on maintaining a ceasefire, the body’s expanded ambitions to address wider global conflicts have prompted analysts to question whether it could evolve into a parallel diplomatic platform.
Invitations have reportedly been sent to countries including China, India, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Egypt, and Argentina, while France has declined participation. Membership is limited to three years unless nations commit over one billion dollars, which grants permanent status within the proposed organization.
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