Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Slips at Diplomatic Reception in Islamabad
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Slips at Diplomatic Reception in Islamabad

29 March, 2026.Pakistan.5 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Slip on red carpet while greeting Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Islamabad.
  • Video of the slip went viral on social media.
  • Took place amid Middle East de-escalation talks in Islamabad with Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Unexpected Fall

The incident occurred at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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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.

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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

Some social media users speculated about untied shoelaces.

Officials and dignitaries reacted with brief surprise.

The event proceeded smoothly without disruption.

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