Dar backs 20-point Gaza peace deal in National Assembly | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- DPM Ishaq Dar affirmed the 20-point peace deal, received from the US, as the only viable solution to end the Gaza war.
- Pakistan insists its commitment to the Palestinian cause remains unchanged, supporting a two-state solution with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al Sharif as the capital.
- The peace plan is backed by eight Muslim states and proposes deploying an international peacekeeping contingent to Palestine.
- Dar addressed the recent 'Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement' signed with Saudi Arabia, suggesting it could expand into a larger alliance.
- A Pakistani delegation member, Mushtaq Ahmad, was detained by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break the Gaza siege.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the National Assembly, defending Pakistan's involvement in a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, which he asserted is the only viable solution to stop the bloodshed. Dar confirmed that Pakistan, along with seven other countries, received the agenda from the US, which was based on a proposal disclosed by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. He dismissed claims that Pakistan is abandoning the Palestinian cause, reiterating support for a two-state solution with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al Sharif as the capital. The plan, supported by eight Muslim states including Pakistan, aims to enforce a ceasefire and involves deploying an international peacekeeping contingent, though Pakistan's troop contribution is pending leadership decision. Furthermore, Dar discussed the recently signed 'Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement' with Saudi Arabia, suggesting it could evolve into a NATO-like alliance if more nations join.
