Pakistan Denies Endorsing Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Amid Regional Diplomacy

Pakistan has publicly distanced itself from U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, asserting that the plan differs significantly from a version Pakistan originally proposed during discussions with other Muslim-majority countries. Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar clarified that Islamabad did not endorse the plan Trump announced, emphasizing that changes were made to Pakistan's draft and that their stance remains committed to an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. Despite Trump's earlier praise for Pakistani leaders Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for supporting the plan, Pakistan maintains it submitted a different proposal and highlights a collective effort among eight Muslim and Arab nations to negotiate a workable solution for the Gaza conflict. The discussions involved exchanging drafts and seeking consensus, with Trump committing to prevent an Israeli annexation of the West Bank and promising to work toward a ceasefire and hostage release. Pakistan's position underscores a divergence from Trump's publicized peace plan, reflecting the complexities and sensitivities surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and regional diplomatic efforts.