ISLAMABAD:

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said a decision on sending Pakistani troops for the Gaza peace force is still being finalised.

"This thing has to be finalised [and] it is in process. The government will take a decision after passing through the process and I don't want to preempt it," Asif said while talking to a private news channel on Tuesday.

The defence minister said parliament would be taken onboard and all institutions would be informed about the move.

"If Muslim countries take a decision to participate in the peace force and Pakistan also has to take part, then it will be a moment of pride for the country to play a role in protecting Palestinians. This is an opportunity that Pakistan should avail if it is available to us," he added.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Infor

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