WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, in what analysts describe as a significant escalation of US efforts to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power. The revelation came after The New York Times reported that Trump had […]
International Law
Pakistan Urges UN to Enforce Rule of Law in Palestine and Kashmir
NEW YORK – Pakistan has urged the international community to uphold the rule of law in resolving long-standing disputes such as Palestine and Kashmir, saying that peace cannot be achieved without justice and accountability. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Legal Committee, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, condemned ongoing violations […]
Qatar condemns Iranian missile strike, asserts right to respond under international law
Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s recent missile strike on the Al-Udeid airbase, calling it a clear violation of its sovereignty and international law. In an official statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry described the attack as an “open act of aggression” that breached Qatar’s airspace and defied the principles of the United Nations Charter. Dr. Majed […]
Threat of ‘military action’ from India looms large, warns foreign minister
As general elections in India close near this week, Foreign Minister Qureshi made a startling revelation: In the third week of April, India vows to increase military action against Pakistan. He pledged before the international community to warn the former against violent tactics. While addressing a press conference in Multan, the foreign minister announced that […]