After Trump’s Praise, Pakistan Says It Didn’t Support Final Gaza Peace Plan

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Says Islamabad Backed a Different Version of the Peace Proposal

Top Highlights:

Pakistan distances itself from Trump’s Gaza peace proposal
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says original draft was changed
Trump had earlier praised Pakistan’s full support
Widespread backlash in Pakistan against government’s endorsement
Critics say plan fails to address Palestinian statehood

Pakistan Clarifies: “Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Not Ours”

Days after former US President Donald Trump claimed full support from Pakistan on his 20-point Gaza peace plan, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar clarified that Islamabad had not endorsed the final version presented by Trump.

“These 20 points, which Trump has made public, are not ours. Changes were made in the plan,” Dar said in Pakistan’s parliament.

Dar stated that Pakistan originally aligned with a draft proposed by a coalition of Muslim-majority nations, which was later altered by the US.

What’s in Trump’s Gaza Plan?

The US-led peace proposal reportedly includes the following key elements:

Disarmament of Hamas
Establishment of a “Board of Peace” chaired by the US President
Phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza
Hostage swap agreements
Gaza reconstruction funded by Arab states
No clear timeline for Palestinian statehood

Trump’s Praise for Pakistan’s Support

Trump publicly thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, claiming both were “100% behind the plan.” PM Sharif also posted on X (formerly Twitter), expressing optimism:

“Durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel is essential for regional stability and economic growth.”

Domestic Outrage: “A Complete Surrender”

The announcement triggered strong backlash inside Pakistan:

Criticism from various sectors:

Politicians, journalists, and civil society groups condemned the endorsement
Many labeled it a “surrender” to US and Israeli interests
Critics noted the plan’s vague stance on Palestinian statehood and lack of inclusion of Palestinian voices

Key voices:

Abdul Basit, former diplomat: “This is a complete surrender by the Muslim world… They can’t even mention East Jerusalem.”
Allama Raja Nasir, MWM leader: “A flawed and unjust proposal… crafted without open dialogue and prioritizing Israeli interests.”

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Balancing Act

While the government initially welcomed a peace plan, the clarification signals Islamabad’s intent to align with broader Muslim world consensus, rather than appearing to side with a US-drafted unilateral solution.

The episode highlights Pakistan’s complex diplomatic positioning—balancing Western relations while responding to domestic sensitivities and pan-Islamic solidarity.