Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that lasting peace cannot be achieved without addressing the root causes of conflict, including poverty, human rights violations, and growing intolerance worldwide. He issued this statement in his message for the International Day of Peace, observed on Sunday, stressing that conflicts and injustices continue to threaten the future of humanity. The prime minister urged both individuals and nations to assume responsibility for building a more peaceful and just global society.
Highlighting Pakistan’s role, Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the country’s firm commitment to the principles of peace and justice. He underscored that peace must be nurtured through stronger international institutions capable of resolving disputes peacefully. According to him, the world must collectively reaffirm its dedication to the Charter of the United Nations and uphold mechanisms that prevent conflict through dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation.
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The prime minister drew attention to the dire humanitarian crises unfolding in occupied Palestinian territories and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed that until the people of these regions are allowed their right to self-determination, as guaranteed under UN Security Council resolutions, the dream of lasting peace will remain unfulfilled. He called on the global community to support just solutions that address these long-standing disputes.
Shehbaz Sharif also reminded the world of Pakistan’s longstanding contributions to international peace efforts. He pointed to Pakistan’s active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions across several continents and its humanitarian assistance to affected populations. He said these initiatives reflect Pakistan’s consistent efforts to promote stability and reduce suffering in conflict-hit regions.
Concluding his message, the prime minister urged collective global action to silence weapons, protect innocent lives, and revive faith in diplomacy. He said that on the International Day of Peace, nations must pledge to seek solutions through dialogue, cooperation, and constructive engagement, rather than conflict and aggression.