The federal government of Pakistan has clarified that any decision to send troops to Gaza will rest solely with Parliament and the government. Officials emphasized that the Pakistani army will not be deployed to fight Hamas or Palestinians under any circumstances.
Pakistan recently joined the US-led Board of Peace along with around 20 other nations at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The move has sparked debate in political circles. Opposition parties warned of possible implications of joining the forum, questioning whether Pakistan might be drawn into international military operations in Gaza.
Government officials moved quickly to clarify the situation. They stressed that the Board of Peace is a political and diplomatic forum. It is separate from the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, which does not currently exist and would require a completely separate mandate if ever formed.
The ISF, under the command of US Major General Jasper Jeffers, is designed to manage security, aid distribution, and reconstruction in Gaza. It is expected to support “comprehensive demilitarisation” and ensure safe delivery of humanitarian relief. Pakistani forces will not be part of this initiative.
A senior security official said the government alone decides on matters of troop deployment. “Questions about whether troops would be sent, how they would be deployed, and who the stakeholders would be are for the federal government to determine,” the official said. He stressed that the army will not take action against Hamas. “This is our red line,” he added.
The official also addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing the situation as extremely severe. Efforts are ongoing to stop what is being called one of the worst massacres in recent history. Pakistan’s participation in international peace forums is aimed at reducing violence and supporting relief efforts.
