Shehbaz Sharif Faces Backlash Over Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace'

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News18•23-01-2026, 14:02
Shehbaz Sharif Faces Backlash Over Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace'
- •Pakistan's decision to join Trump's proposed Gaza "Board of Peace" has sparked significant domestic backlash.
- •Opposition parties, particularly PTI, and Islamist groups question the non-transparent process and intent behind the move.
- •PTI argues the decision ignores the will of the Pakistani people and contradicts Palestinian wishes, diluting Pakistan's principled stance.
- •The government defends its participation as a humanitarian and diplomatic effort to secure a ceasefire and aid delivery.
- •Religious groups and clerics view the move as a betrayal of Islamic solidarity and support for Palestinian rights, fearing it legitimizes pro-Israel interests.
Why It Matters: Shehbaz Sharif's government faces intense domestic criticism for backing Trump's Gaza peace plan.
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