Middle East Monitoring Desk Islamabad by Editor Tazeen Akhtar
Total contrary to the fears, as it was cleared, that Pakistan is not sending troops to Gaza for so called stabilization force and actually disarming Hamas , Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has not pledged any such thing at the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington on 19 Feb 2026.
Prime Minister, in his address at the meeting, said the international community must work together towards a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination through the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and contiguous state of Palestine in line with the relevant United Nations resolutions.
Pakistan has already made it clear that disarming / demilitarization in Gaza is our Red Line and Pakistan will not join this move. At the meeting some countries expressed their readiness to send the troops but Pakistan was not among these countries.
Prime Minister Shehbaz, speaking at the inaugural session of the Peace of Board, mentioned hope that under the visionary and dynamic leadership of US President Donald Trump, the international community will ensure a just and lasting resolution to the issue of Palestine.
He said the timely and very effective intervention by President Trump to achieve ceasefire between India and Pakistan potentially averted loss of tens of millions of people.
“You have truly proved to be a man of peace. And let me say, Mr. President, you are truly saviour of South Asia,” he remarked.
Highlighting the efforts of President Trump for global peace, he said, “It’s a great honour, Mr. President, to attend this inaugural Board of Peace meeting in this holy month of Ramazan and may God reward you and make you successful in your efforts to bring lasting peace in Gaza.”
“Mr. President, we deeply appreciate your unique initiative and your dynamic leadership in advancing peaceful solutions to conflicts across the globe,” he continued.
He said, “The bold diplomacy of President Trump has surely brought calm to many international serious hot spots.”
“And today is a day which will mark a place in the annals of history, that through your efforts, through your untiring support and great efforts, long-lasting peace in Gaza will be achieved. It will be your legacy for all time to come,” he added.
The Prime Minister said, “The people of Palestine have long endured illegal occupation and immense suffering. And to achieve long-lasting peace, it is very important that ceasefire violations must end to preserve lives and advance reconstruction efforts.”
“The people of Palestine must exercise full control of their land and their future in line with UN Security Council resolutions,” he stressed.
Minister Information Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan had received an extraordinary welcome during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, held in Washington earlier in the day.
Talking to the media, the minister said US President Donald Trump specifically praised the leadership of Pakistan, including Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, acknowledging Pakistan’s vital role in fostering global peace.
“This high-level commendation has significantly enhanced Pakistan’s international prestige and serves as a moment of pride for Pakistanis living across the globe,” he added.
He said this was a clear manifestation of Pakistan’s successful foreign policy and the result of dedicated teamwork.
Atta Tarar noted that Pakistan is now emerging as an influential and effective player on the world stage, moving away from a past era of diplomatic isolation.
He emphasized that such outcomes are inevitable when leadership remains honest and prioritizes national interest.
The prime minister maintained a firm stance on the occasion that the land belongs to the Palestinians and that they must be granted their right to self-determination in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, Tarar said while praising PM Shehbaz for his advocacy for Palestinians’ rights at the Board of Peace.
The minister said PM Shehbaz Sharif has effectively presented the case of the Palestinian people at every major forum, including the United Nations and the SCO.
He highlighted that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state is indispensable for lasting peace in the region, adding that these points represent the sentiments of every Muslim.
The meeting of the Board of Peace concluded with a cordial conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Donald Trump, he said, noting that the body language of both leaders during their interaction reflected mutual trust and understanding.
Pakistan has now secured a prominent and respected position in global affairs due to the effective policies of the incumbent government, he remarked.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met President Trump after the conclusion of the Inaugural meeting of Board of Peace.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of Board of Peace.
CEO of United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Mr. Benjamin Black called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
