During a formal diplomatic event in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar briefly lost his footing while welcoming Egypt’s Foreign Minister.
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In a scene that left onlookers blinking in surprise, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had a very human moment on Sunday; he stumbled while welcoming Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
The slip happened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, right at the start of a high-profile diplomatic engagement. Dar, stepping forward with a warm handshake ready, suddenly appeared to lose his footing and toppled.
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Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, slipped on the floor while welcoming foreign minister of Egypt. pic.twitter.com/uVdfAfduck
— Mir Yar Baloch (@miryar_baloch) March 29, 2026
Quick-thinking staff and security rushed in to steady him, and luckily, the minister was unharmed. After a brief pause, he got right back on his feet, and the meeting carried on without a hitch.
(DISCLAIMER: The Statesman cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video.)
What could have been a very, very embarrassing blip quickly faded as the focus returned to pressing matters. This stumble occurred during a quadrilateral meeting hosted by Pakistan, bringing together the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
Islamabad is playing strategic role in backchannel talks aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran. The stakes are high. Pakistan is positioning itself as key intermediary in one of the most delicate diplomatic efforts in the region.
The meeting’s agenda goes far beyond the friendly greetings and official photos. Senior diplomats and officials involved in indirect US-Iran dialogue are expected to participate, though Iran’s formal representative has not yet been confirmed.
Rumours swirl about potential involvement from high-ranking US officials, possibly including Vice President JD Vance, though no official announcements have been made.
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