Pakistan has endorsed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a “rare opportunity” to end the conflict. At a UN Security Council session, Pakistan’s UN envoy, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, praised Trump’s engagement with Arab and OIC countries. He said the plan offered hope for a lasting solution, but only if it eased […]
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At UN, Pakistan stands for peace amid Ukraine tensions
Pakistan urged dialogue and restraint to prevent further escalation amid recent reported Russian airspace incursions. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressed the UN Security Council, emphasizing that diplomacy is the “only path” to lasting peace. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries involved. The conflict in Ukraine, now in its […]
Pakistan opposes Iran sanctions, urges dialogue at UN
Pakistan strongly pushed for diplomacy over sanctions during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran’s nuclear program. The Council voted on a resolution to prevent the return of economic sanctions on Iran. However, the resolution failed to get enough votes to pass. Pakistan, along with Russia, China, and Algeria, supported the resolution. Nine members […]
“What a dark moment”: Pakistan slams US veto on Gaza ceasefire
Pakistan has strongly condemned the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, backed by 14 out of 15 UNSC members, aimed to stop Israeli military operations and ensure unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza. Pakistan, one of the co-sponsors, called the US […]
Pakistan demands UN action on Israel’s Qatar strike
Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to move beyond condemnation and hold Israel accountable for its recent strikes on Qatar. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, described the Israeli attack as “illegal and unprovoked aggression.” He stressed that this assault on Qatar is part of a broader pattern of […]
Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza
Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]
Pakistan assumes UN security council presidency, renews call for Kashmir resolution
Pakistan has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calling for urgent attention to the Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a press conference in New York, he emphasized that the decades-old issue continues to fuel tensions between Pakistan and India and […]