Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join his proposed “Board of Peace” on Gaza, Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday.
Responding to media queries, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan would continue to engage with international efforts aimed at peace and stability in Gaza. He reaffirmed that Islamabad supports a lasting resolution to the Palestine issue in line with United Nations resolutions.
“Pakistan will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in G@za, leading to a lasting solution to the Palestine issue in accordance with UN resolutions,” Andrabi said, adding that Pakistan has repeatedly expressed its willingness to play a constructive role in any credible peace initiative.
The development comes amid reports that the Trump administration is forming a high-level panel to oversee post-war governance, reconstruction, and economic recovery in G@za.
Pakistan rules out sending troops
Last month, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made it clear that Pakistan’s civil and military leadership is fully aligned in rejecting any proposal to send Pakistani troops to Gaza for disarming Hamas or maintaining security.
Who else is on Trump’s board?
Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” began taking shape over the weekend, with invitations extended to leaders of Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, and Canada.
Trump has already named himself chair of the board, while appointing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and senior negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to its executive panel.
The White House says the board will focus on issues including governance capacity-building, regional diplomacy, reconstruction, investment attraction, and large-scale funding for G@za.
The initiative follows a meeting in Cairo of a Palestinian technocratic committee meant to administer G@za, which was attended by Kushner.
Mixed reactions from invitees
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Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been asked to be a “founding member” of the board.
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Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office signaled he is likely to accept the invitation.
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Egypt: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is still “studying” the request for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to join.
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Argentina: President Javier Milei welcomed the invitation, calling it “an honour” in a post on X.
Tony Blair, in a statement to AFP, thanked Trump for his leadership, though he remains a controversial figure in the Middle East due to his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion.
$1 billion price tag for extended membership
According to a draft charter seen by Reuters, countries wishing to remain members of the board beyond three years must contribute at least $1 billion in cash within the first year.
The document states that standard membership lasts three years unless renewed by Trump as chairman — but that this limit does not apply to countries making a $1 billion contribution.
Trump’s controversial vision
Trump has promoted a highly debated plan for Gaza focused on economic redevelopment, despite widespread criticism over humanitarian conditions following more than two years of Israeli military strikes.
The Board of Peace is being presented by the White House as a vehicle to mobilize capital, rebuild infrastructure, and stabilize governance in the devastated territory.
