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Participation likely to improve ties with US but could upset pro-Palestine domestic sentiment
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, left, and Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani, right, flank U.S. President Donald Trump with signed charters for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22. © Reuters
ADNAN AAMIR
January 24, 2026 13:56 JST
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's decision to join the U.S.-led "Board of Peace" initiative for Gaza has stirred debate among officials, politicians and experts. While it is expected to help Islamabad maintain close ties with President Donald Trump, there is concern that participation could trigger domestic opposition given Pakistan's long-standing position on Palestine and public sentiment over the Gaza conflict.