FM Dar suffers ‘hairline fracture’ after fall while hosting Egyptian counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar suffered a “hairline fracture” in his shoulder after slipping and falling while welcoming Egypt’s foreign minister in Islamabad, his son Ali Dar said late on Sunday.

In a post on X, Ali Dar said his father continued to fulfill his “official duties” despite the injury.

“Ishaq Dar sahib sustained an injury during the reception of the Egyptian Foreign Minister today. Despite this, he completed all highly important meetings throughout the day. He did this on painkillers, Alhamdulillah, in the best possible manner,” he wrote.

He added that around 9pm, the official engagements had concluded. The family insisted on a medical examination at that time.

“His X-rays are overall fine. There is a hairline fracture in the shoulder. In the coming few days, his pain will be managed through medications and other precautionary measures. Thank you all for your messages, prayers, and kind wishes,” Ali Dar said.

The incident occurred on Sunday. It took place during a four-country meeting. The meeting focused on promoting dialogue and diplomacy. The aim was to end hostilities in the Gulf region.

The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt. This was part of a coordinated regional push to de-escalate a conflict. The conflict has now completed its first month. It is raising fears of wider spillover and disruption to global energy supplies.

The ministers reviewed the situation together. They expressed concern over the “devastating impact on lives and livelihood.” They agreed that the war “is not in favour of anyone.” It would only lead to death and destruction, Dar said.

They reaffirmed the need for an immediate end to hostilities. They stressed unity among Muslim countries. They also backed efforts to create conditions for structured negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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