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Pakistan Denies Confirming Gaza Troop Deployment

Officials say any participation would require a UN peacekeeping mandate limited to humanitarian support.

Overview

  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad that no final decision has been made on sending forces to Gaza.
  • He rejected media claims that Pakistan has confirmed deploying about 3,500 personnel.
  • Dar said Pakistan could only take part under United Nations supervision for peacekeeping, social assistance, and humanitarian services.
  • He ruled out any role in combat operations, disarming armed groups, reclaiming weapons, or destroying underground tunnels.
  • Dar said civilian and military leaders are in full agreement that Pakistan will not join warlike operations or any effort that pits one Muslim against another.