A broken frame of Pakistan's field marshal and army chief, Asim Munir, hangs on the wall after an attack at the Cadet College Wana, a military-linked school, in the South Waziristan district near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
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Moneycontrol23-01-2026, 12:55

Pakistan's Risky Gaza Peacekeeper Pitch: Munir Seeks Role Amid Domestic Fallout Fears

  • Pakistan has conditionally offered to send troops to Gaza for an International Stabilization Force, despite internal economic and political challenges.
  • The proposal was discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Pakistani officials met with US leaders including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.
  • Pakistan seeks clarity on the force's mandate and command structure, along with time to manage potential domestic backlash over the sensitive issue.
  • Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir assured US officials of cooperation, seeking deeper strategic engagement and counter-terrorism support from Washington.
  • Israel has expressed discomfort with Pakistan's and Türkiye's participation in any Gaza stabilization force, complicating Islamabad's ambitions.

Why It Matters: Pakistan offers Gaza peacekeepers to improve US ties, but faces domestic backlash and Israeli resistance.

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