Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has landed in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), carrying with him Pakistan’s long-standing call for justice in Palestine and Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Arriving after a brief stay in London, where he met his elder brother Nawaz Sharif and addressed the Pakistani diaspora, the premier is now preparing to deliver a critical speech before the world body. His address, according to the Foreign Office, will shine a spotlight on the suffering in Gaza, the denial of rights in Kashmir, and the urgent need for global action against Islamophobia, terrorism, and climate change.
Diplomatic circles reveal that Shehbaz Sharif’s engagements could also include a joint interaction with US President Donald Trump alongside other Muslim leaders, signaling Pakistan’s intent to push for collective efforts in ending the humanitarian tragedies of the Muslim world.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who arrived in New York earlier, has already embarked on a busy round of bilateral meetings—over a dozen scheduled with counterparts from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He will also join the prime minister during high-level sessions and side events.
For Pakistan, this UNGA appearance is more than routine diplomacy; it is a moment to reclaim moral ground. The world has watched Gaza burn and Kashmir bleed for decades. Now, with Shehbaz Sharif at the podium, Islamabad aims to ensure those cries are not drowned in silence.