On February 18, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will participate in a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing focused on the situation in Palestine. This meeting, chaired by the UK's Foreign Secretary, aims to address escalating tensions in the region, particularly regarding Israel's recent actions in the West Bank. Dar is expected to reaffirm Pakistan's 'principled and consistent position on Palestine,' emphasizing the need for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803. He will also advocate for increased humanitarian assistance and the early commencement of Gaza's recovery efforts. As stated by the Foreign Office, Dar will highlight Pakistan's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. This visit follows a joint condemnation from foreign ministers of eight Muslim nations, including Pakistan, against Israel's designation of West Bank land as 'state property,' which they labeled a 'grave escalation.' (Sources: Business Recorder, Dawn, Tribune Latest)