It is structural, rooted in Pakistan’s domestic constraints and a foreign policy culture that prizes symbolic swagger. Within the country, Pakistan’s role in the BoP has been projected as principled support for Gaza and its political commitment to the Palestinian people. The statements issued by the hybrid regime have been focused on humanitarian assistance and the broader peace in Gaza. When tangible troop contributions were required, the limits of Pakistan’s diplomatic theatre became unavoidable, exposing the structural realities of its regional positioning. It is an indication that Islamabad’s participation is less constrained by capacity and more by the fragility of its domestic political dynamics.

Source: The Hindu February 26, 2026 11:45 UTC