Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir met US President Donald Trump in Davos, highlighting the country’s delicate balancing act between domestic politics and maintaining strong ties with Washington. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s potential contribution to the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza.
According to senior security sources cited by CNN-News18, Pakistan expressed willingness to participate in the ISF but requested additional time to address domestic sensitivities. Public opposition in Pakistan has grown over the idea of sending troops to Gaza, with many viewing it as aligning with Israel and compromising support for Palestinians.
High-Level Davos Discussions
The discussions at the World Economic Forum included multiple meetings between Pakistani and US officials. On the Pakistani side, Prime Minister Sharif and Army Chief Munir attended, while US participation included President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Pakistan also became part of Trump’s “Board of Peace,” signaling interest in supporting international stabilization efforts, while highlighting the need to manage domestic political realities.
Pakistani officials reportedly requested clarity on ISF’s operational command structure and asked for time to build domestic consensus before committing troops. Sources indicate that preliminary proposals have already been discussed, with the next round of talks on Gaza ISF and the broader US-Pakistan strategic partnership expected in February or March. Both sides aim to navigate political and regional challenges before moving forward.