Pakistan Backs Trump’s plan of Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has hailed Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir for their strong endorsement of Washington’s newly unveiled 20-point Gaza peace plan. Calling both leaders “incredible,” Trump noted that Pakistan had been supportive “from the very beginning” and had pledged “100% backing” for the initiative.

The remarks came following Trump’s discussions with Sharif and Munir during the UN General Assembly session and a subsequent meeting at the Oval Office. His appreciation underscored a warming of US–Pakistan relations, which had been strained in recent years but appear to have improved since his return to the White House.

Trump’s 20-point proposal aims to halt hostilities in Gaza while setting conditions for a long-term settlement. Key measures include freezing military operations, facilitating hostage and prisoner exchanges, and transforming Gaza into a “deradicalised, terror-free zone.” The plan emphasizes regional cooperation, humanitarian relief, and mechanisms to prevent a resurgence of violence.

The initiative has drawn support from several Muslim-majority nations. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt praised Trump’s “leadership” in pursuing a diplomatic breakthrough. They highlighted the proposal’s potential to advance peace and stability in the Middle East.

Trump framed the plan as a “common-sense roadmap” to end bloodshed and set the stage for a durable solution to the decades-long conflict. Analysts note that Pakistan’s open endorsement marks a significant diplomatic gesture, given its longstanding emphasis on Palestinian rights and its balancing act in regional politics.

While the plan’s feasibility remains uncertain amid entrenched hostilities and skepticism from key actors, Trump’s outreach and Pakistan’s backing signal a concerted push for broader international consensus on the Gaza conflict.