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Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 18:57 IST
Indian intelligence sources said that Pakistan’s involvement is symbolic and narrative-driven.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif speaking alongside US President Donald Trump at the Gaza Peace Summit. (Pic/Reuters)
United States President Donald Trump has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join the Board of Peace on Gaza. The development has been confirmed by the Pakistan foreign office spokesperson.
Pakistan has said it will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in Gaza, leading to a lasting solution to the Palestine issue in accordance with United Nations resolutions
“Islamabad has signalled alignment with UN-backed resolution efforts in Gaza. The US outreach to Pakistan is likely to reshape regional optics on Gaza," said intelligence sources.
Decoding the outreach
Indian intelligence sources said that Pakistan’s involvement is symbolic and narrative-driven. “It will have minimum operational influence on Gaza outcomes, but they will deliver to USA. The move also serves as indirect messaging to Beijing and key Gulf states," said sources.
“This is positioning Washington as the central coordinator and testing Pakistan’s diplomatic alignment beyond traditional China allies."
Sharif likely to meet Trump in Davos
News18 has reported how Sharif is likely to meet Trump next week in Davos, where world leaders will be present to attend the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF).
Sharif is leaving for Zurich on Monday, along with a large delegation, including cabinet federal ministers. Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir is likely to accompany Sharif.
Top security sources claimed that Munir has scheduled security and strategic meetings in Munich and Europe, but the dates have not been confirmed yet.
Trump is scheduled to arrive in Davos On Tuesday.
Sources in Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office said that Sharif may stay overnight in London while returning, where he would have some private engagements.
Documents released earlier this month show that when India’s Operation Sindoor shook it to the core, Pakistan pleaded with the United States for help, offering more investments, special access and critical minerals in exchange. The documents were filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Weeks after Islamabad struck a deal with Seiden Law LLP working through Javelin Advisors, then-US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House.
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January 18, 2026, 18:57 IST
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