Pakistan Gets US Invite to Join Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace”

In a move that thrusts Islamabad deeper into international peacemaking, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a formal invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a newly formed “Board of Peace” on Gaza, the Foreign Office confirmed Sunday.

The announcement marks a notable development in Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement on the Middle East crisis, coming as the U.S. pushes its next phase of peace efforts in the war-torn Palestinian enclave. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters that the invitation underscores Pakistan’s support for global efforts aimed at peace and security in Gaza and a lasting resolution to the wider Palestinian issue in line with United Nations resolutions.

The U.S. initiative, spearheaded by Trump, who has declared himself chair of the board, aims to bring together world leaders to help oversee post-war governance, reconstruction and stability in Gaza after years of conflict. Around 60 heads of state, including leaders from Turkey, Egypt, Argentina, Canada and India, have also reportedly been invited to join the peace board.

According to reports cited by Reuters and AFP, the Board of Peace sits at the heart of a broader U.S.-led blueprint that seeks to manage the transition from conflict toward reconstruction and long-term peace. It runs alongside other mechanisms such as a Palestinian technocratic committee for Gaza governance and an international stabilisation force.

Islamabad has signalled its willingness to participate but stopped short of outlining concrete commitments or timelines for its role. Andrabi reiterated that Pakistan’s engagement will be “active” and consistent with its long-standing foreign policy stance on Palestine, stressing humanitarian support and diplomacy to end hostilities.

The invitation has drawn positive reactions at home, with bodies like the Pakistan Ulema Council hailing the move as a diplomatic win that reflects Pakistan’s persistent advocacy for the Palestinian cause on international platforms.

However, the peace board concept hasn’t been without controversy abroad. Some global diplomats and analysts have raised concerns about overlapping mandates with the United Nations, and key regional players such as Israel’s far-right ministers have voiced objections to parts of the board’s structure and membership.

As Washington champions this new path to peace, Islamabad’s entry could signal Pakistan’s readiness to help shape post-conflict outcomes in Gaza while maintaining its principled foreign policy on Palestine.

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