Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Pakistan Faces Backlash Over Joining Trump's Board of Peace
Pakistan has joined a group called the 'Board of Peace' led by US President Donald Trump.
This group is about making the world more stable and managing conflicts.
But Pakistan is in a tricky situation because it wants to stay neutral and support the Palestinian cause, while also being part of a US-led group.
The US might want Pakistan to help disarm Hamas in Gaza or support strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Pakistan says it won't fight or disarm Hamas, but joining the group might make it harder to stay neutral.
Many people in Pakistan are upset and think the government is betraying the Palestinian cause.
It's a tough situation for Pakistan to balance its relationships and its own principles.
The provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has unanimously passed a resolution rejecting Pakistan’s decision to join the Board of Peace for Gaza set up by US President Donald Trump.
Pakistan has joined the US-led 'Board of Peace' (BoP), raising questions about its neutrality and foreign policy.
Pakistan maintains it will not take a combat role or disarm Hamas, but may face pressure to do so.
Israel opposes Pakistani troops in Gaza, while the US wants Hamas disarmed, creating a dilemma for Pakistan.
Pakistan has resisted US calls to join military actions against Houthi rebels in Yemen but may face renewed pressure.
Domestic criticism in Pakistan includes accusations of betraying the Palestinian cause and calls for a national referendum.
- Who
- Pakistan and the United States
- What
- Pakistan's decision to join the US-led 'Board of Peace' and the subsequent backlash
- When
- Recently, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on Pakistan's foreign policy and potential actions in Gaza and Yemen
- Why
- To align with a US-led security framework focused on stabilisation and conflict management, while balancing its own neutrality and domestic sentiments
- Organization
- Board of Peace (BoP)
- Countries Involved
- Pakistan, United States, Israel
- Key Figures
- Donald Trump, Shehbaz Sharif, Babar Saleem Swati, Aftab Alam, Ibadullah
- Groups Mentioned
- Hamas, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, PPPP, ANP
- Pakistan's Stance
- No combat role, no disarmament of Hamas
- US Expectations
- Stabilisation, conflict management, potential enforcement actions
- Domestic Reaction
- Criticism from opposition parties, calls for national referendum
Sources
Pakistan's Board of Peace dilemma: Will it disarm Hamas, attack Houthis when Trump orders a strike?
Mint Explainer | Will India join Trump's board of peace?
KPK assembly adopts resolution rejecting Pak govt’s decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace
From the Urdu Press: ‘India should say no to Trump’s Board of Peace’; ‘EC must make SIR exercise foolproof, transparent’
