Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 12:11 PM

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan armed forces are strong and ready to defend if needed. He spoke in an interview with Al Jazeera, where he discussed Pakistan's possible role if a united body forms in the Middle East to stop Israeli aggression. He highlighted that Pakistan's forces have already shown their capability in conventional warfare.

Dar explained that discussions were underway among Arab nations and the Arab League about forming a combined security force. He said such a body could act outside the United Nations system, offering an alternative mechanism. He added that the UN imposes sanctions, but regional nations should consider their own tools for peace.

The foreign...