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Shehbaz Sharif's Rothschild Meeting Rattles Pakistan: 'Who is the Yahoodi Agent Now?'
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 15:40
Shehbaz Sharif's Rothschild Meeting Rattles Pakistan: 'Who is the Yahoodi Agent Now?'
- •Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's meeting with Rothschild & Co executives in London sparked a backlash on social media due to the Rothschild family's historical links to Zionism.
- •Critics questioned the meeting, contrasting it with Pakistan's strong stance on Palestinian statehood and non-recognition of Israel.
- •Sharif met Lord Mark Sedwill and Majid Ishaq of Rothschild & Co to discuss Pakistan's geo-economic priorities and potential advisory collaboration.
- •The meeting was part of Sharif's broader engagement with international financial institutions, including Barclays, J.P. Morgan, Citi, and BlackRock, to attract foreign investment.
- •The controversy highlights a political contradiction in Pakistan, where anti-Israel rhetoric is common, even as the government seeks deeper engagement with global financial markets.
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The meeting triggered criticism on Pakistani social media due to the Rothschild family's historical links to Zionism and Jewish settlement in Palestine, contrasting with Islamabad's longstanding support for Palestinian statehood and non-recognition of Israel.
According to Pakistan's Prime Minister's Office, the discussions focused on Pakistan's geo-economic priorities and potential advisory collaboration regarding capital markets and investment strategy.
Shehbaz Sharif met with Lord Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geostrategic Advisory at Rothschild & Co, and Majid Ishaq, the firm's Head of UK Investment Banking, rather than members of the Rothschild family.
