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 […]
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN
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 […]
Kamran Akhtar leads 53rd UNIDO meeting, Pakistan marks historic win
Pakistan has received another major international honor as it was elected Chair of the 53rd meeting of the United Nations Industrial Development Board (UNIDO). This marks the first time Pakistan holds this important position. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Kamran Akhtar, officially assumed the role and its responsibilities starting today. Diplomatic sources say this […]