Pakistan / Islamabad: Islamabad witnessed an unexpected moment when Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, briefly lost his balance and fell while welcoming Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, at the Foreign Office.
The incident occurred during an official reception, and a video of the moment quickly circulated across social media platforms. In the footage, Dar can be seen stumbling before falling, after which officials present at the venue promptly assisted him.
No Injuries Reported, Meetings Continue
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar did not suffer any injuries in the incident. Officials confirmed that he remained completely safe and continued with his scheduled diplomatic engagements without interruption.
Four-Nation Diplomatic Meeting in Focus
The fall took place during a significant four-party diplomatic gathering in Islamabad. The meeting included foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, aimed at discussing key regional issues.
Pakistan has recently been positioning itself as a diplomatic bridge, particularly in efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran through backchannel negotiations.
Progress on Maritime Movement Through Hormuz Strait
Earlier, Ishaq Dar shared a positive development regarding maritime cooperation. He stated that Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
He added that two ships will be permitted to cross the strategic waterway each day, calling the move a “gesture of peace” that could contribute to regional stability.
Emphasis on Diplomacy and Dialogue
Highlighting the importance of peaceful engagement, Dar stressed that dialogue, diplomacy, and confidence-building measures are the only viable path forward in resolving regional tensions.
He also tagged key international figures, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian officials, underlining the need for collaborative diplomatic efforts.