US President Donald Trump announced a 20-point “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” which has received full backing from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The plan promotes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, and the release of Palestinian detainees within 72 hours, aiming to transform Gaza into a deradicalised and terror-free zone. Pakistan’s support appears to be driven less by genuine commitment to peace and more by transactional motives, as Islamabad seeks financial lifelines and international legitimacy amid its geopolitical isolation and economic crisis. This unexpected endorsement by Pakistan, a country traditionally sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, is viewed by analysts as an effort to regain favor with the West, especially the United States, and to position Pakistan as a key regional player amidst shifting alliances. However, domestic political critics within Pakistan have condemned the move, accusing the government of betraying historic solidarity with Palestinians. This Pakistan angle reveals ulterior motives to gain diplomatic clout while superficially endorsing peace, raising concerns about Islamabad’s true intentions in the volatile Middle East conflict landscape. The plan was formally announced at the White House on September 29, 2025, following intensive consultations with regional Arab and Muslim nations.