Pakistan Faces Backlash Over Joining Trump's 'Board of Peace'

• Pakistan, led by PM Shehbaz Sharif, joined Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sparking internal criticism.
• The Board, initially for Gaza's rebuilding, now has a broader mandate for global stability, with a $1 billion permanent membership fee and Trump as chairman.
• Opposition leaders like Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and PTI, along with former ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, denounced the move as non-transparent, morally indefensible, and undermining the UN.
• Critics argue the Board is a 'neo-colonial enterprise' that erodes self-determination and attempts to supplant the existing multilateral system.
• Pakistan's decision is seen as part of its ongoing efforts to woo Donald Trump, including lobbying, endorsing him for the Nobel Peace Prize, and signing deals on critical minerals.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's decision to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' has ignited significant domestic and expert criticism.