Pakistan29 March, 20261 min read
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Slips at Diplomatic Reception in Islamabad
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Slip on red carpet while greeting Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Islamabad. Video of the slip went viral on social media.
Unexpected Fall
Ishaq Dar fell on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's Foreign Minister. The incident occurred at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dar quickly regained his footing and continued without injury. The video went viral on social media.
Hosting West Asia Talks
The fall happened during Pakistan-hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Early discussions centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Neither the United States nor Israel was part of the discussions. Pakistan has come forward with an invitation to host negotiations between Iran and the US.
Incident Causes Speculation
The slip may have been caused by the carpet shifting or a minor misstep. Some social media users speculated about untied shoelaces.
Officials and dignitaries reacted with brief surprise. The event proceeded smoothly without disruption.