A brief encounter at a global travel fair in London has triggered political uproar in Pakistan and renewed questions about Islamabad’s evolving strategic posture — particularly as United States President Donald Trump promotes a new regional plan involving an International Stabilisation Force for Gaza.

The incident comes at a time when Pakistan is already being mentioned in diplomatic discussions surrounding Trump’s proposed ceasefire architecture, raising the stakes of any perceived engagement with Israel.

How the London incident unfolded

Earlier this month, delegations from more than 180 countries gathered at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London — one of the world’s largest tourism conferences. The 2025 edition was held from 4 to 6 November.

During the event, a video circulating on

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