A video showing Ishaq Dar slipping on a red carpet during a formal diplomatic reception in Islamabad has gone viral on social media.
Slip During High-Level Diplomatic Meet
The incident occurred on March 29 as Dar was welcoming visiting foreign ministers, including representatives from Saudi Arabia and Egypt, during a key diplomatic engagement aimed at easing tensions in West Asia. As he stepped forward on the red carpet, he briefly lost his balance and slipped in a moment that was captured on video.
Despite the fall, Dar quickly regained his footing and continued the स्वागत ceremony without any visible injury. Officials and dignitaries present reacted with brief surprise, but the event proceeded smoothly without disruption.
What Caused The Slip?
#Pakistan’s Deputy PM & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar slipped and fell while welcoming Egypt’s Foreign Minister in Islamabad. pic.twitter.com/N8HewPgaBY
— IDU (@defencealerts) March 29, 2026
Initial observations suggest the incident may have been caused by the carpet shifting underfoot or a minor misstep. Some social media users speculated about untied shoelaces, though there has been no official confirmation regarding the exact cause.
Pak Deputy PM Slips!!
— Rohit (@Iam_Rohit_G) March 29, 2026
He is Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dhar.
He was welcoming FMs of Saudi and Egypt.
He slipped and fell on the Carpet ??pic.twitter.com/ixIdiuMgy7
The clip has since been widely shared online, drawing a mix of concern and light-hearted reactions, even as the diplomatic engagement itself remained focused on serious regional issues.
Talks Focused On West Asia De-escalation
The visit comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia, particularly against the backdrop of the escalating situation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
