Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar Stumbles While Greeting Egyptian Counterpart In Islamabad

Islamabad: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled and fell while receiving Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday. He fell during reception of Egyptian counterpart in Islamabad, but remains unhurt as high-stakes quadrilateral talks on West Asia crisis and de-escalation proceed as scheduled.

How did Ishaq Dar fell?

Ishaq Dar while welcoming Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Pakistani Foreign Office stumbled and fell on the floor.

In the video that is being widely shared on social media, shows Ishaq Dar stumbling and falling. People present at the scene then picked him up.

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Is Ishaq Dar safe?

According to the Pakistani Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar was not injured in the incident. He is safe and is continuing with scheduled bilateral meetings. 

The incident occurred during a quadrilateral meeting hosted by Pakistan, attended by the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. 

Islamabad is holding crucial backchannel talks aimed at easing tensions between the US and Iran, and positioning itself as a key diplomatic bridge in the ongoing conflict.

Claimed a big deal between Pakistan and Iran?

Earlier, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had said that Iran has agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. 

"I am pleased to share the great news that the Iranian government has agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Two vessels will transit the Strait daily," the Pakistani Foreign Minister said.