Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on September 30, 2025. — Geo News
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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan has reduced Pakistan’s suggestions to fully incorporate Pakistan’s suggestions.
Dar explained that Islamabad had a detailed conversation with Trump’s team, and asked him what was in Washington’s mind. Talking about the Geo News program “Seth’s Seth” today, the Trump team shared some points, and Pakistan replied that within 24 hours it would submit its amendment to these points.
However, Dar emphasized that after that, the draft Washington draft did not include all Pakistan’s proposed changes. He reiterated that “this draft does not include all our amendments.
He said that Pakistan, along with several partner countries, made a joint statement praising Trump’s efforts. At the same time, he repeated his agenda, Dar pointed out that Islamabad would continue the agenda with Trump and his team.
Dar added that another country, along with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Indonesia, decided to make quietly about Gaza. The leaders and foreign ministers of these eight countries scheduled a meeting with Trump and his team.
Prior to the meeting, ministers from eight countries developed a joint strategy. According to Dar, Trump told him that within 48 hours his team and representatives from eight countries should sit together to prepare a viable plan.
Dar’s statement came a day after Trump – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing with – emphasized that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, have fully supported their Gaza peace plan.
Just a few hours before the announcement of the US president, Prime Minister Shahbaz welcomed Trump’s plan, saying that a sustainable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel was essential for regional stability and economic growth.
The White House issued a 20 -point plan demanding ceasefire, exchanging hostages organized by Hamas for Israeli Palestinian prisoners, Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian Enclave, a government to free from Hamas, and an international government.
Troops on the ground
In his press conference in Islamabad earlier, Dar, who organized the Foreign Minister Portfolio, said that Pakistan’s leadership would decide the possible deployment of personnel in the proposed peace force for Palestine, and confirmed that the country’s policy on the matter was not changed.
The Foreign Minister defended the country’s decision to support the Gaza peace plan, saying that ground operations in Palestine would be handled primarily by local law enforcement agencies.
“Indonesia has offered 20,000 personnel for the peace force,” he said, adding that the Pakistani leadership will also take a decision in this regard.
“I am sure that Pakistan will decide – the leadership will decide – and we have told them that the documents of whatever arrangements are made in the UN should be presented. The UN peacekeeping army is also present, but it was only about a special force for Gaza.”
Hamas to accept?
Dar pointed out that the five countries believe that Hamas will accept the project, and “we should rely on their assurances.” The DPM added that the idea also includes the establishment of an independent technocratic government in Palestine, which has been overseen by a supervisory body, which is largely comprised of Palestinians.
Dar made it clear that Pakistan did not directly attack an agreement with Israel. He stressed, “If we had to deal with Israel, we would have done it directly. We dealt with the United States, and the United States dealt with Israel.”
The Deputy Prime Minister further confirmed that in a meeting with President Trump, Pakistan agreed with Gaza’s agenda with seven other countries. He revealed, “We raised the issue of ceasefire and aid, and ministers from eight countries received a secret understanding of further consultation with the Trump team.”
He reiterated that Pakistan, along with seven other countries, is united on Palestinian policy. “Pakistan’s policy is very clear, and it has not changed.”
Engagements in UNGA
Highlighting Pakistan’s diplomatic role at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, Dar said that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif led the delegation and met with the Sri Lankan President, Chief Advisor to Bangladesh, as well as leaders of Arab states.
He further said that the Prime Minister also met with the Managing Director of the IMF and participated in sessions related to sustainable development goals and climate challenges.
Dar said that the Prime Minister vigorously raised the Palestinian issue at the World Forum and also highlighted India’s violations of the Indus Waters Agreement. He added that several countries, including Palestine and Turkey, thanked Pakistan for promoting the Palestinian purpose.
As Foreign Minister, Dar said that he participated in nine high -level meetings and more than 20 bilateral engagements. These include attending a six -member committee meeting on Palestine, talks with the Turkish state and Syrian heads, as well as meetings with Canada and Hungary Foreign Ministers.
He also noted that Arab and Islamic leaders met President Trump collectively, whose leadership focused on stopping the bloodshed of innocent civilians.
Dar said that eight countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, issued a joint statement that confirmed their commitment to resolve the Palestinian issue under the borders before 1967, in which Alex Sharif, the capital of a free Palestinian state, is with Alex Sharif. He added that Palestinian officials welcomed joint efforts.
He emphasized that the agenda about Palestine was a huge, which included immediate ceasefire in Gaza, human -friendly aid, re -resettlement of displaced Palestinians, to stop Israeli efforts to affiliate Israel’s West Bank, and ensure full withdrawal from Palestinian territories. He said that the Saudi Foreign Minister remained in permanent contact in connection with the peace deal.