Marco Rubio thanked Pakistan for considering joining a Gaza stabilisation force, noting no commitments yet. Talks involve Asim Munir, Ishaq Dar, and Trump.  (IMAGE: AFP)
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US 'Grateful' for Pakistan's Gaza Peacekeeping Offer; No Formal Commitments Yet

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Pakistan for considering participation in a proposed Gaza stabilization force.
  • Rubio clarified that no formal commitments have been requested or secured from Pakistan for troop deployment.
  • Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated Pakistan would consider peacekeeping but not disarming Hamas.
  • The US is advancing Trump's "Board of Peace" plan to oversee Gaza, acknowledging significant challenges.
  • Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is expected to visit Washington for discussions, likely including the Gaza plan.

Why It Matters: US thanks Pakistan for Gaza peacekeeping offer, but formal commitments and Pakistan's 'red lines' remain.

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