Pakistan Joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' for $1 Billion Amidst Economic Crisis

• Pakistan commits $1 billion to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction.
• The decision comes as Pakistan seeks $2.2 billion in aid from the UAE and manages a $2.5 billion debt rollover.
• Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar defends the move, stating it supports the Gaza Peace Plan and aims for a permanent ceasefire.
• Critics highlight the irony of spending $1 billion on a peace board while facing a fragile economy and seeking IMF loans.
• The announcement follows a visit by Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's $1 billion commitment to a peace board amidst its economic struggles raises questions about priorities.