Pakistan at UNGA: Trump’s Middle East Gambit and Islamabad’s Rising Profile

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Donald Trump’s speech and his meeting with Arab and Muslim leaders have sparked intense debate—especially over Palestine and Gaza. But the session also carried significant implications for South Asia. In this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed speaks with Anwar Iqbal (Dawn’s correspondent) and Jahanzaib Ali (ARY News) about: 1. Trump’s proposals on Gaza and the muted Arab response 2. France’s recognition of Palestine and the UN Secretary-General’s remarks on statehood 3. Pakistan’s engagements at UNGA, including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s interactions with Trump 4. The Saudi-Pakistan defense pact and its international reception 5. India’s absence from Trump’s Arab leaders’ meeting and what it means for New Delhi’s positioning 6. Broader shifts in South Asia’s role within global diplomacy The discussion offers an on-the-ground perspective from New York on how the UNGA session reflects global divides and what it means for Pakistan, India, and the wider region.