Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that nearly 2 billion people around the world are watching the Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha. He warned that it would be “deeply disappointing” if the summit failed to produce a clear roadmap against Israel’s aggression. Dar made the remarks in an interview with Arab media ahead of the high-stakes gathering.
The emergency summit is being held in response to Israel’s airstrike on Qatar on September 9. The attack killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer. Leaders from across the Muslim world have gathered in Doha to condemn the attack and to explore concrete steps to prevent future Israeli aggression. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also attending the summit, representing Pakistan’s firm stance on the issue.
At a prior meeting of foreign ministers, Dar had proposed the formation of an Arab-Islamic task force. This body would monitor Israeli actions in the region and coordinate deterrent strategies among Muslim nations. He emphasized that mere statements were not enough, and decisive action was needed to uphold international law and protect regional stability.
Dar also held bilateral meetings in Doha with his counterparts from Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan. During these talks, he stressed the importance of a unified stance within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League. The leaders agreed that Israel’s attacks were a serious violation of international law and called for greater coordination among Muslim states.
In his message, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. He said the Muslim world must move beyond strong rhetoric and deliver concrete results. “People are waiting to see what this summit delivers,” he said, adding that the world expects accountability, justice, and a united front from the Muslim Ummah.