Shahbaz Sharif was ignored in the very first meeting of International Insult Board of Peace

News India Live, Digital Desk: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is in the news these days due to poor ‘protocol’ and ‘body language’ during his foreign trips. The latest case is of the first formal meeting of the ‘Board of Peace’, where it is being claimed that Shehbaz Sharif was not only sidelined, but he was also pushed aside amidst the huge crowd and global leaders. The video of this incident is spreading like wildfire on social media, due to which questions are again being raised on Pakistan’s global credibility.

What happened in the meeting?

Powerful leaders from all over the world were present in this high-profile meeting organized on the issue of world peace and security. According to the viral video:

Shortcomings of Protocol: While all the leaders were moving forward for the group photo or discussion, Shehbaz Sharif was seen struggling to make space in the frame.

Victim of neglect: Heads of other countries were meeting each other warmly, while Shahbaz Sharif was seen standing on the sidelines. There came a moment when he was pushed back due to security cordon or movement of other leaders.

Opposition targeted

Imran Khan’s party PTI in Pakistan has taken this video seriously. The opposition says that the government which roams around with a “begging bowl” does not get any respect in the world. The former ministers taunted and said that Shehbaz Sharif has brought shame on the country.

This has happened before too

This is not the first time this has happened with Shahbaz Sharif. Even before this, many memes have been made about his ‘holding umbrella’ or ‘translation headphones’ in Saudi Arabia and other international conferences. Experts believe that due to Pakistan’s poor economic condition and political instability, its leaders are not getting the respect they used to get on international forums.

defense of pakistan government

However, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry has rejected these claims. They argue that the video is being edited and shown out of context. The government says that PM Sharif held many important bilateral talks in the meeting.