Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Pakistan Joins Trump's Board of Peace
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined other world leaders in signing a charter for the Board of Peace, an initiative led by former US President Donald Trump.
This event happened in Davos, Switzerland, and aims to bring peace to Gaza and possibly other conflict zones.
However, some political parties in Pakistan, like PTI and MWM, are criticizing the decision.
They say it was made without enough discussion and involvement from the public and other political leaders.
They also believe that such decisions should be made with the support of the UN and through a more transparent process.
The Board of Peace is seen by some as a new way to achieve peace, but others worry it might complicate existing international efforts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Board of Peace charter at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The Board of Peace is an initiative led by former US President Donald Trump, aiming to bring peace to Gaza and expand globally.
Opposition parties, including PTI and MWM, criticize the decision for lacking transparency and public consultation.
The opposition demands parliamentary scrutiny and a public referendum before Pakistan's formal participation.
Trump claims the Board of Peace is more effective than the UN in ending wars, positioning it as a new international peace body.
- Who
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and 19 other world leaders
- What
- Signing of the Board of Peace charter
- When
- January 22
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To bring peace to Gaza and expand the mission globally
Government and Board of Peace Supporters
Opposition Parties
Decision-Making Process
Government and Board of Peace Supporters
The decision to join the Board of Peace was made by the government and is seen as a strategic move for peace in Gaza.
Opposition Parties
The opposition argues that the decision lacks transparency and inclusive consultation, demanding parliamentary scrutiny and a public referendum.
Role of the UN
Government and Board of Peace Supporters
The Board of Peace is positioned as a complementary body to existing international structures, aiming to bring peace to Gaza and beyond.
Opposition Parties
The opposition believes that such initiatives should reinforce the UN's multilateral system and not create parallel structures that could complicate global governance.
Public and Political Involvement
Government and Board of Peace Supporters
The government's decision is framed as a step towards international peace efforts, with support from various world leaders.
Opposition Parties
The opposition, including PTI and MWM, criticizes the lack of public and political involvement, calling for a consultative process and transparent communication with the nation.
- Event
- Signing of the Board of Peace charter
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Date
- January 22
- Participants
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and 19 other world leaders
- Opposition Parties
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM)
- Board of Peace Objective
- To bring peace to Gaza and expand the mission globally
- UN Involvement
- Trump claims the UN could not end eight wars, positioning the Board of Peace as a more effective body
Sources
Elite Interests vs Islamic Solidarity: Reading Pakistan’s Gaza Strategy
Trump at Davos 2026: 'UN couldn’t have ended those 8 wars' as he signs Board of Peace charter
Pak PM Shehbaz signs charter for Board of Peace amid criticism by opposition
